- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Pierce, FL
Lincoln Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177001932
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Park Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Park Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Academy ranks #8 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Lincoln Park Academy grew from 1,594 students in 2022-23 to 1,680 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 120177001932 · Fort Pierce, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,667 enr · 23.5:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Lincoln Park Academy grew from 1,594 students in 2022-23 to 1,680 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Park Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school
Lincoln Park Academy
1,667 students
What this shows Lincoln Park Academy reports 1,667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Park Academy compares
Lincoln Park 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,667 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,667
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,177
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Lincoln Park Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Park Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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 public school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,594 (2022-23) → 1,680 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy is 23.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Academy?
Lincoln Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lincoln Park Academy rank among schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Academy ranks #8 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.