- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
Lealman Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lealman Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001637
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lealman Innovation Academy earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lealman Innovation Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lealman Innovation Academy ranks #1 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Lealman Innovation Academy shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 120156001637 · St Petersburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 6.7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Lealman Innovation Academy shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lealman Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 307
Lealman Innovation Academy
307 students
What this shows Lealman Innovation Academy reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lealman Innovation Academy compares
Lealman Innovation Academy is a shrinking 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,514
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Lealman Innovation Academy is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lealman Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lealman Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lealman Innovation Academy
How many students attend Lealman Innovation Academy?
Lealman Innovation Academy has 307 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lealman Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lealman Innovation Academy is 6.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% 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 Lealman Innovation Academy?
80.0% of students at Lealman Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lealman Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lealman Innovation Academy is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lealman Innovation Academy?
Lealman Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher 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 Lealman Innovation Academy rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lealman Innovation Academy ranks #1 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Lealman Innovation Academy, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.