- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
Northport K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Northport K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177002481
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport K-8 School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport K-8 School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport K-8 School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Northport K-8 School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120177002481 · Port St Lucie, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 15.3:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Northport K-8 School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northport K-8 School 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 1,206
Northport K-8 School
1,206 students
What this shows Northport K-8 School reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northport K-8 School compares
Northport K-8 School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Northport K-8 School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Northport K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport K-8 School'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 (~1,206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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 public school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,223 (2022-23) → 1,265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport K-8 School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport K-8 School?
Northport K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northport K-8 School rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport K-8 School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Northport K-8 School, 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.