Enrollment
1,727
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120177003943
Oak Hammock K-8 School — Port St Lucie, FL
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hammock K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
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)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oak Hammock K-8 School reports 1,727 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 83.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Florida average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 345 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.3% 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 34/100 (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 Oak Hammock 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 94% | — | — |
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
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
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
Enrollment 1,727 Top 94% in Florida — larger than 6% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 83.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.3% +20% vs state
NCES ID 120177003943
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.3%
In-school suspensions 286
Out-of-school suspensions 107
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Oak Hammock 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.
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
Northport K-8 School
Standard public school
1,206 students 15.5:1 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
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Chronic absenteeism
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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 other 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 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PORT ST LUCIE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hammock K-8 School?
Oak Hammock K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.