- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, FL
Liberty Pines Academy
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Pines Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174007576
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Pines Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Pines Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Pines Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174007576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Liberty Pines Academy grew from 1,815 students in 2022-23 to 1,948 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 112.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 120174007576 · Saint Johns, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,795 enr · 17.9:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Liberty Pines Academy grew from 1,815 students in 2022-23 to 1,948 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 112.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Liberty Pines Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Liberty Pines Academy
1,795 students
What this shows Liberty Pines Academy reports 1,795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Pines Academy compares
Liberty Pines 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,795 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,795
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,989
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 898 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Liberty Pines Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Pines Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Pines Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Pines Academy
How many students attend Liberty Pines Academy?
Liberty Pines Academy has 1,795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,815 (2022-23) → 1,948 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Pines Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Pines Academy is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Pines Academy?
10.8% of students at Liberty Pines Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Pines Academy?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Pines Academy is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Pines Academy?
Liberty Pines Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Liberty Pines Academy rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Pines Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Liberty Pines Academy, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.