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VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
PONTE VEDRA, Florida · ST. JOHNS
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,178
Student:Teacher17.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,178
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
17%-31.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in PONTE VEDRA, Florida. The school enrolls 1,178 students. It is part of the ST. JOHNS district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictST. JOHNS
County12109
CityPONTE VEDRA
ZIP32081
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120174008280

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,178
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino10.9%
Black / African American7.4%
Asian4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native73.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
7.4%
Asian
4.5%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %17%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)