- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Pierce, FL
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Federal NCES profile for Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120177003500
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 21
- public schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie ranks #6 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177003500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120177003500 · Fort Pierce, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.7:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie 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 515
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
515 students
What this shows Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie compares
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 16.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie'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 elementary 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
How many students attend Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
64.6% of students at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
The largest demographic group at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is African American at 47.4% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie rank among public schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie ranks #6 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, 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.