Enrollment
7
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
Federal NCES profile for St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177007766
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 7
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177007766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-77% vs state
What stands out at St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Port St Lucie, Florida, enrolling 7 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Florida schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program.
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 St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program compares
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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.
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
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.
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
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program is less 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 St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program.
$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 St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program'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.
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Frequently asked questions about St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
How many students attend St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program?
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program has 7 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port St Lucie, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program?
12.0% of students at St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program?
The largest demographic group at St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program?
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 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 St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program a good school?
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program, 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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