Enrollment
307
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lealman Innovation Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lealman Innovation Academy
Lealman Innovation Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Petersburg, Florida, enrolling 307 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Lealman Innovation Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of Florida schools and 62% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 102 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 307 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Lealman Innovation 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 Lealman Innovation Academy compares
Lealman Innovation 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Lealman Innovation Academy.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~307 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Lealman Innovation Academy a good school?
Lealman Innovation Academy earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 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.
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