- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Mill Creek Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174002900
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #13 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Academy ranks #13 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174002900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Mill Creek Academy grew from 1,893 students in 2022-23 to 1,988 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 110.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 120174002900 · St Augustine, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,983 enr · 18:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Mill Creek Academy grew from 1,893 students in 2022-23 to 1,988 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 110.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek 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
Mill Creek Academy
1,983 students
What this shows Mill Creek Academy reports 1,983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Academy compares
Mill Creek 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,983
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek 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 (~1,983 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Academy
How many students attend Mill Creek Academy?
Mill Creek Academy has 1,983 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,893 (2022-23) → 1,988 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Academy is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Academy?
15.5% of students at Mill Creek Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Academy is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Academy?
Mill Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mill Creek Academy rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Academy ranks #13 of 21 schools in St Augustine, 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 Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Mill Creek 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.