- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vero Beach, FL
St. Peter's Academy
Federal NCES profile for St. Peter's Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120093003409Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Peter's Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Peter's Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter's Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093003409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
St. Peter's Academy shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120093003409 · Vero Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
120 enr · 17.1:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
St. Peter's Academy shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Peter's Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 120
St. Peter's Academy
120 students
What this shows St. Peter's Academy reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Peter's Academy compares
St. Peter's 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$11,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, St. Peter's Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Peter's Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Peter's Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Peter's Academy
How many students attend St. Peter's Academy?
St. Peter's Academy has 120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peter's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peter's Academy is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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. Peter's Academy?
93.6% of students at St. Peter's Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Peter's Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. Peter's Academy is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Peter's Academy?
St. Peter's Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 St. Peter's Academy rank among elementary schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter's Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides St. Peter's Academy, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.