Enrollment
1,413
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177007685Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie ranks #3 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177007685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Port St Lucie, Florida, enrolling 1,413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,413 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie.
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 of St. Lucie compares
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,413 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,413
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
40
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 20.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie 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 of St. Lucie.
$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 of St. Lucie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie'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 other 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 (~1,413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie?
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie has 1,413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port St Lucie, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie?
55.7% of students at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie is African American at 38.4% 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 of St. Lucie?
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 of St. Lucie rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie ranks #3 of 17 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 schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
Is Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie a good school?
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. 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 of St. Lucie, 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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