Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Summary:

Neil Armstrong Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Port Charlotte, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 780 and is part of the Charlotte School District, which is ranked 37 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neil Armstrong Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (12.44%) and Hispanic (28.46%) students. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.2% in 2019-2020 to 34.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 18.2% to 30.9% range of nearby schools. While Neil Armstrong's test scores are generally below the Charlotte and Florida averages, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 75% in 2022-2023 was higher than the Charlotte (64%) and Florida (59%) averages. Additionally, Neil Armstrong has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.08%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 46.69% to 59.2%.

Despite some areas of academic strength, Neil Armstrong Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 530 out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,174 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing broader challenges that are impacting its overall performance. For example, Sallie Jones Elementary, located just 5.92 miles away, has consistently higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate, despite serving a similar student population. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility at Neil Armstrong may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and the increased spending per student suggests the school is allocating more resources to address these needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 22100 Breezeswept Ave
       Port Charlotte, FL  33952


(941) 255-7450

District: Charlotte

SchoolDigger Rank:
1174th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,385 Help


Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Port Charlotte Middle School
High:    Port Charlotte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
28.5%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 17.7. 8 elementary schools in the Charlotte School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil Armstrong Elementary School is $11,385. 6 elementary schools in the Charlotte School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Neil Armstrong Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte 37th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.39 1280th 1688 24.2%
2007 50.29 945th 1786 47.1%
2008 52.01 905th 1789 49.4%
2009 74.82 426th 1847 76.9%
2010 75.24 430th 1919 77.6%
2011 67.47 667th 1985 66.4%
2012 63.87 719th 1984 63.8%
2013 53.23 938th 2029 53.8%
2014 52.81 967th 2064 53.1%
2016 67.14 671st 2087 67.8%
2017 68.23 650th 2112 69.2%
2018 66.16 705th 2118 66.7%
2019 61.12 810th 2182 62.9%
2021 75.28 530th 2247 76.4%
2022 53.51 981st 2219 55.8%
2023 58.26 881st 2240 60.7%
2024 47.01 1174th 2256 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Neil Armstrong Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Open Quote This school sets a child up to fail. I have asked for my kids to get help and they don’t they say I’ll send you home as to teach them well I’m not getting paid to teach they are.. Ian not the only parent may I know feel that way and I know several who have pulled their kids out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 542 22 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 574
1989 592 35 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 582 46 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1991 610 71 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1992 632 67 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 588 72 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 627 63 6 26 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1995 677 121 12 47 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1996 677 121 12 47 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1997 647 125 5 66 3 n/a n/a 0 846
1998 649 128 6 75 8 n/a n/a 0 866
1999 454 58 5 74 5 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 482 51 7 74 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 463 58 7 70 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 493 84 10 90 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2003 493 84 10 90 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2004 486 73 12 123 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 415 69 9 94 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 372 64 13 121 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 336 65 21 129 1 n/a n/a 42 594
2008 299 68 18 114 2 n/a n/a 40 541
2009 411 65 13 133 3 n/a n/a 50 675
2010 442 68 9 145 5 n/a n/a 67 736
2011 511 78 13 170 5 0 33 0 810
2012 485 76 12 173 5 0 35 0 786
2013 474 75 12 184 4 0 50 0 799
2014 470 84 11 186 3 0 60 0 814
2015 460 75 8 185 2 2 54 0 786
2016 459 74 11 200 2 3 55 0 804
2017 479 69 13 195 5 2 51 0 814
2018 428 75 10 174 5 1 59 0 752
2019 435 83 12 204 5 2 72 0 813
2020 385 85 9 192 3 1 66 0 741
2021 310 84 11 158 2 0 57 0 622
2022 387 100 5 184 1 0 57 0 734
2023 399 97 6 222 0 0 56 0 780

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 32.0 17.9 31.4
1989 642 35.0 18.3 33.8
1990 647 39.0 16.5 29.4
1991 705 37.0 19.0 41
1992 729 38.0 19.1 32.6
1993 690 35.0 19.7 4.5
1994 722 37.0 19.5 39.6
1995 858 43.0 20.0 46.6
1996 858 43.0 20.0 46.6
1997 846 44.0 19.2 49.3
1998 866 44.0 19.7 49.2
1999 596 35.0 17.0 77.3
2000 615 38.0 16.2 73.3
2001 598 41.0 14.6 72.6
2002 678 43.0 15.8 73.9
2003 678 43.0 15.8 73.9
2004 694 46.0 15.1 57.3
2005 590 48.0 12.3 42.9
2006 571 43.0 13.3 65.1
2007 594 43.0 13.8 53.1
2008 541 51.0 10.6 79.6
2009 675 60.8 13.2 76.6
2010 736 52.0 14.1 81.9
2011 810 58.0 13.9 72.1
2012 786 55.0 14.2 76.6
2013 799 52.0 15.3 78
2014 814 54.0 15.0 78
2015 786 54.0 14.5 79.6
2016 804 56.0 14.3 77.9
2017 814 58.0 14.0 50.9
2018 752 52.0 14.4 53.7
2019 813 52.0 15.6 61
2020 741 51.0 14.5 54.1
2021 622 46.0 13.5 55.8
2022 734 48.0 15.2 66.2
2023 780 44.0 17.7 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 32.0 17.9 31.4
1989 642 35.0 18.3 33.8
1990 647 39.0 16.5 29.4
1991 705 37.0 19.0 41
1992 729 38.0 19.1 32.6
1993 690 35.0 19.7 4.5
1994 722 37.0 19.5 39.6
1995 858 43.0 20.0 46.6
1996 858 43.0 20.0 46.6
1997 846 44.0 19.2 49.3
1998 866 44.0 19.7 49.2
1999 596 35.0 17.0 77.3
2000 615 38.0 16.2 73.3
2001 598 41.0 14.6 72.6
2002 678 43.0 15.8 73.9
2003 678 43.0 15.8 73.9
2004 694 46.0 15.1 57.3
2005 590 48.0 12.3 42.9
2006 571 43.0 13.3 65.1
2007 594 43.0 13.8 53.1
2008 541 51.0 10.6 79.6
2009 675 60.8 13.2 76.6
2010 736 52.0 14.1 81.9
2011 810 58.0 13.9 72.1
2012 786 55.0 14.2 76.6
2013 799 52.0 15.3 78
2014 814 54.0 15.0 78
2015 786 54.0 14.5 79.6
2016 804 56.0 14.3 77.9
2017 814 58.0 14.0 50.9
2018 752 52.0 14.4 53.7
2019 813 52.0 15.6 61
2020 741 51.0 14.5 54.1
2021 622 46.0 13.5 55.8
2022 734 48.0 15.2 66.2
2023 780 44.0 17.7 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Neil Armstrong Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $769 (8.9%) $7,847 (91.1%) $8,616
2019 $721 (8.8%) $7,495 (91.2%) $8,216
2020 $867 (9.1%) $8,665 (90.9%) $9,533
2021 $1,379 (12.2%) $9,903 (87.8%) $11,282
2022 $1,354 (12.5%) $9,513 (87.5%) $10,867
2023 $1,348 (11.8%) $10,038 (88.2%) $11,385

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil Armstrong Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 810th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 881st of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)7459
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)6955
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)6967
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)7061
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)6045
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)6065
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)6066
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)5760
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)5661
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)5941
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)5660
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Neil Armstrong Elementary School)5942
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte)5251
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813780
 4.1%
African American8397
 16.9%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic204222
 8.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White435399
 8.3%
Two or More Races7256
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%63.1%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Port Charlotte Middle School
High : Port Charlotte High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended Neil Armstrong Elementary School.

Students at Neil Armstrong Elementary School are 51% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks 1174th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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