- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
Oak Hammock K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hammock K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177003943
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Hammock K-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Hammock K-8 School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hammock K-8 School ranks #8 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177003943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Oak Hammock K-8 School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.3 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+71 students YoY 120177003943 · Port St Lucie, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,727 enr · 20.8:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Oak Hammock K-8 School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.3 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oak Hammock 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
Oak Hammock K-8 School
1,727 students
What this shows Oak Hammock K-8 School reports 1,727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Hammock K-8 School compares
Oak Hammock 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,727
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
286
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 34.5%
White 20.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Oak Hammock 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 Oak Hammock K-8 School 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 | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Hammock 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 (~1,727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Hammock K-8 School
How many students attend Oak Hammock K-8 School?
Oak Hammock K-8 School has 1,727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,633 (2022-23) → 1,704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hammock K-8 School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Hammock K-8 School?
62.3% of students at Oak Hammock K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Hammock K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Hammock K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% 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 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hammock K-8 School?
Oak Hammock K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Oak Hammock K-8 School rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hammock K-8 School ranks #8 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 Oak Hammock 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.