Enrollment
1,369
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 1,369 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 88% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,369 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 57/100).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy compares
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,369 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy a good school?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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