At a glance
Reported students
1,369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy: 1,369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Fort Lauderdale. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Manatee. NCES reports 1,369 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic23.2%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Manatee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Team Success a School of Excellence
Other · Grades KG–12
1,441 reported students
Horizons Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
429 reported students
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
151 reported students
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Other · Grades 02–12
88 reported students
Juvenile Detention Center
Other · Grades 02–12
77 reported students
Access to Education
Other · Grades 03–12
44 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Academy Inc. Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Selby Preschool Other · Manatee | PK–PK | 7 | 5.4 mi |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 1 | 5.4 mi |
| The Florida Center for Child and Family Development Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 15 | 7.4 mi |
| Horizons Academy Other · Manatee | PK–12 | 429 | 7.9 mi |
| Palmshores Behavior Health Center Other · Manatee | 02–12 | 88 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy serve?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Manatee.
How many students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy reported 1,369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 1,369 students and 77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy in?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is part of Manatee, based in Bradenton, FL, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinnacle Academy Inc. (1.5 mi), Selby Preschool (5.4 mi), Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.