Enrollment
1,144
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at Tradition compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is a large charter elementary school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, enrolling 1,144 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,144 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside Renaissance Charter School at Tradition.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Renaissance Charter School at Tradition compares
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Renaissance Charter School at Tradition.
$11,031
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 35.5%
Federal 17.6%
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.
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
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,144 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Renaissance Charter School at Tradition a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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