- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port St Lucie, FL
Somerset Academy Bethany
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Bethany, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120177008898Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Bethany earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Bethany has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Bethany ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177008898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Somerset Academy Bethany grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+42.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 120177008898 · Port St Lucie, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
527 enr · 27.7:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Somerset Academy Bethany grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+42.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Bethany 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 527
Somerset Academy Bethany
527 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Bethany reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Bethany compares
Somerset Academy Bethany 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 29.0%
White 23.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Somerset Academy Bethany is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Academy Bethany Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Bethany'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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Bethany
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bethany?
Somerset Academy Bethany has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bethany?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bethany is 27.7:1, which is 56% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Bethany?
52.8% of students at Somerset Academy Bethany are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Bethany?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Bethany is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% 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 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Bethany?
Somerset Academy Bethany has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Somerset Academy Bethany rank among elementary schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Bethany ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Somerset Academy Bethany, 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.