- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123010679Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #23 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks #23 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120123010679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+523 students YoY
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+70.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+523 students YoY 120123010679 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,369 enr · 33.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+70.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
1,369 students
What this shows Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy reports 1,369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy compares
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory 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 | 33.4:1 | ▲ 88% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.4:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 1,270 (2023-24), up 523.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is 33.4:1, which is 88% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
10.6% of students at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks #23 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.