- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ponte Vedra, FL
Palm Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Palm Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174008569
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Valley Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ponte Vedra · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Valley Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Valley Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Palm Valley Academy held near 1,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120174008569 · Ponte Vedra, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,408 enr · 15.6:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Palm Valley Academy held near 1,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Palm Valley Academy
1,408 students
What this shows Palm Valley Academy reports 1,408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Valley Academy compares
Palm Valley Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,408
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Palm Valley Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Valley Academy
How many students attend Palm Valley Academy?
Palm Valley Academy has 1,408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ponte Vedra, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,496 (2022-23) → 1,498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Academy is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Palm Valley Academy?
6.1% of students at Palm Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Palm Valley Academy is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Valley Academy?
Palm Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Palm Valley Academy rank among public schools in Ponte Vedra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Valley Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Palm Valley Academy, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.