Garden City Early Learning Academy serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garden City Early Learning Academy?
335 students attend Garden City Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Garden City Early Learning Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City Early Learning Academy?
Garden City Early Learning Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden City Early Learning Academy offer ?
Garden City Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garden City Early Learning Academy part of?
Garden City Early Learning Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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