- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Bay, FL
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar
Federal NCES profile for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008971Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+130 students YoY
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+130 students YoY 120015008971 · Palm Bay, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
724 enr · 16.8:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 724
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar
724 students
What this shows Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar compares
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,100
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~724 students)
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 an elementary school in Palm Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 130.
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 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 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% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar rank among elementary schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.