- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177008545
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 83.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Acceleration Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #17 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177008545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Acceleration Academy grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+38.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 120177008545 · Port St Lucie, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 83.6:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Acceleration Academy grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+38.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 418
Acceleration Academy
418 students
What this shows Acceleration Academy reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acceleration Academy compares
Acceleration Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 83.6:1 | ▲ 370% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
83.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
83.6:1
students per teacher
- 370% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 32.8%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acceleration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acceleration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acceleration Academy
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has 418 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Academy is 83.6:1, which is 370% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 432% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acceleration Academy?
56.3% of students at Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acceleration Academy rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #17 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Acceleration Academy, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.