Enrollment
1,206
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120177002481
Northport K-8 School — Port St Lucie, FL
Federal NCES profile for Northport K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
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)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northport K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northport K-8 School reports 1,206 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Florida average and 34% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.4% 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 37/100 (F), 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 Northport K-8 School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 87% | — | — |
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
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,206 Top 87% in Florida — larger than 13% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.2% +33% vs state
NCES ID 120177002481
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 22.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 302:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.4%
In-school suspensions 145
Out-of-school suspensions 137
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Northport K-8 School.
$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 Port St Lucie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Hammock K-8 School
Standard public school
1,727 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
West Gate K-8 School
Standard public school
1,639 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Standard public school
1,413 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Allapattah Flats K-8
Standard public school
1,347 students 18:1 students per teacher
Windmill Point Elementary School
Standard public school
1,056 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bayshore Elementary School
Standard public school
879 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northport K-8 School
How many students attend Northport K-8 School?
Northport K-8 School has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a other school in PORT ST LUCIE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport K-8 School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northport K-8 School?
69.2% of students at Northport K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Northport K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PORT ST LUCIE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport K-8 School?
Northport K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.