L. A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL

720 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

L.A. Ainger Middle School, located in Rotonda West, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the local Charlotte County community. As part of the Charlotte County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school takes pride in its identity as the home of the "Cougars," promoting a spirit of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and athletics. By prioritizing clear communication through its online presence and maintaining a focus on student achievement, L.A. Ainger Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive learning environment that helps every student reach their full potential within the Rotonda West area.

720

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	584
Hispanic	85
Black	16
Asian	12
Two or More	23

White
584 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
85 (11.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.2 %)
Black
16 (2.2 %)
Asian
12 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)625-9600
Website:	http://yourcharlotteschools.net/lam
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 248