- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Pierce, FL
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Federal NCES profile for Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177006816
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies ranks #6 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177006816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 120177006816 · Fort Pierce, FL Other · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 15.4:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 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 786
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
786 students
What this shows Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies compares
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 36.4%
White 12.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 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 Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies'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 other 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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
How many students attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has 786 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
75.4% of students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
The largest demographic group at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies rank among schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies ranks #6 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies, 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.