- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ponte Vedra, FL
Valley Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Valley Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174008280
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Ridge Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ponte Vedra · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Ridge Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ridge Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Valley Ridge Academy held near 1,267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120174008280 · Ponte Vedra, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,178 enr · 14.9:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Valley Ridge Academy held near 1,267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Valley Ridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Valley Ridge Academy
1,178 students
What this shows Valley Ridge Academy reports 1,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Ridge Academy compares
Valley Ridge 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 76% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,178
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,989
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.5%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Valley Ridge Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Ridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Ridge Academy
How many students attend Valley Ridge Academy?
Valley Ridge Academy has 1,178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ponte Vedra, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,306 (2022-23) → 1,267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Valley Ridge Academy?
12.4% of students at Valley Ridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Valley Ridge Academy is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Ridge Academy?
Valley Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Valley Ridge Academy rank among public schools in Ponte Vedra?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ridge Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Valley Ridge Academy, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.