How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lake | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tavares, Florida | Port St Lucie, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 47,452 | 45,661 |
| Number of Schools | 59 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lake | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,768 | $12,177 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.3% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 37.2% | 35.5% |
| Local Revenue | 45.5% | 46.9% |
Lake
Federal State Local
St. Lucie
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lake | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 24.3% |
| African American | 18.9% | 36.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.4% | 51.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lake | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 138 | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 450.5:1 | 347.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.2% | 37.2% |
School Types
Lake
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 11
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
St. Lucie
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 44
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.