- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port St. Lucie, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Tradition, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120177008226Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port St. Lucie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port St. Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177008226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120177008226 · Port St. Lucie, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,144 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 1,144
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
1,144 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at Tradition reports 1,144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at Tradition compares
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,144
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 32.0%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Charter School at Tradition Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Tradition's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has 1,144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
38.3% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Charter School at Tradition rank among public schools in Port St. Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Tradition ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port St. Lucie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port St. Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Renaissance Charter School at Tradition, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.