- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Saint Lucie, FL
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Somerset College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177008089Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset College Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,463
- students enrolled
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120177008089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Somerset College Preparatory Academy held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120177008089 · Port Saint Lucie, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,463 enr · 35.7:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Somerset College Preparatory Academy held near 1,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset College Preparatory Academy 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
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
1,463 students
What this shows Somerset College Preparatory Academy reports 1,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset College Preparatory Academy compares
Somerset College Preparatory Academy 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 | 35.7:1 | ▲ 101% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,463
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.7:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 29.7%
African American 28.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Somerset College Preparatory Academy 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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset College Preparatory Academy'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 (~1,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Saint Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 35.7:1, which is 101% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 127% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
42.4% of students at Somerset College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Somerset College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Somerset College Preparatory Academy, 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.