Enrollment
724
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120015008971 Charter school
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar — Palm Bay, FL
Federal NCES profile for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar 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
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar reports 724 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Florida average and 51% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brevard spends $11,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 63% | — | — |
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
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,592
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.
Overview
Enrollment 724 Top 63% in Florida — larger than 37% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.3% -51% vs state
NCES ID 120015008971
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar.
$11,592
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
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
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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Frequently asked questions about Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar
How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar has 724 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PALM BAY, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar?
25.3% of students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar?
The largest demographic group at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar is White at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PALM BAY, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.