Enrollment
1,727
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Hammock K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Hammock K-8 School
Oak Hammock K-8 School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Port St Lucie, Florida, enrolling 1,727 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 393 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,727 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside Oak Hammock K-8 School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Hammock K-8 School compares
Oak Hammock K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Oak Hammock K-8 School.
$11,031
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,727 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Hammock K-8 School a good school?
Oak Hammock K-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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