At a glance
Reported students
1,144
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition: 1,144 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Fort Lauderdale. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 1,144 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (40.4%) and White (32%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 65 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black21.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.8%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northport K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,206 reported students
Windmill Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,056 reported students
Allapattah Flats K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,347 reported students
Bayshore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
879 reported students
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,413 reported students
Mariposa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
792 reported students
Public schools near Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Pointe K8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,597 | 1.7 mi |
| Allapattah Flats K-8 Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,347 | 4.5 mi |
| Manatee Academy K-8 Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,700 | 4.5 mi |
| Oak Hammock K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,727 | 4.6 mi |
| St. Lucie West K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,662 | 5.4 mi |
| Windmill Point Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 1,056 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Tradition
What grades does Renaissance Charter School at Tradition serve?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition reported 1,144 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,162 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 1,144 students and 65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Renaissance Charter School at Tradition a public, charter, or magnet school?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition 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 Renaissance Charter School at Tradition students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% 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 Renaissance Charter School at Tradition in?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition is part of St. Lucie, based in Port St Lucie, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Renaissance Charter School at Tradition?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Pointe K8 School (1.7 mi), Allapattah Flats K-8 (4.5 mi), Manatee Academy K-8 (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.