- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Pine Island Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pine Island Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174008955
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Island Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Island Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Academy ranks #12 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+191 students YoY
Pine Island Academy grew from 1,530 students in 2022-23 to 1,721 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 91.6 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+191 students YoY 120174008955 · St Augustine, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,972 enr · 21.7:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Pine Island Academy grew from 1,530 students in 2022-23 to 1,721 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 91.6 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pine Island 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
Pine Island Academy
1,972 students
What this shows Pine Island Academy reports 1,972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Island Academy compares
Pine Island Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,972 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,972
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 986 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Pine Island 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 Pine Island 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Island 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 (~1,972 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Island Academy
How many students attend Pine Island Academy?
Pine Island Academy has 1,972 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,530 (2022-23) → 1,721 (2023-24), up 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Academy is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Island Academy?
3.7% of students at Pine Island Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Island Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pine Island Academy is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Island Academy?
Pine Island Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pine Island Academy rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Academy ranks #12 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Pine Island 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.