- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy
Federal NCES profile for St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177003932
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy ranks #2 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177003932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120177003932 · Port St Lucie, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 8.7:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road 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 26
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy
26 students
What this shows St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy compares
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 26 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is about as mixed as 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 St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy 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 St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road 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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy
How many students attend St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is 8.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% 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 St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
17.9% of students at St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
The largest demographic group at St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is African American at 65.4% 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 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road 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.