Enrollment
1,667
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120177001932
Lincoln Park Academy — Fort Pierce, FL
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Park Academy reports 1,667 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Florida average and 4% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 250 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Lucie spends $11,649 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Park Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,667 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,649
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 250 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,667 Top 93% in Florida — larger than 7% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 22.5:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.9% -4% vs state
NCES ID 120177001932
Student demographics
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 23.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.7
Students per counselor 250:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 128
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Lincoln Park Academy.
$11,649
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 35.5%
Federal 17.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
Similar other schools in Fort Pierce
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fort Pierce Central High School
Standard public school
3,178 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Standard public school
786 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Lawnwood Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Weatherbee Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 16:1 students per teacher
St. Lucie Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fairlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Park Academy?
Lincoln Park Academy has 1,667 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT PIERCE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy is 22.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Park Academy?
49.9% of students at Lincoln Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Academy is African American at 39.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT PIERCE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Academy?
Lincoln Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.