- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Pierce, FL
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Federal NCES profile for Dale Cassens Education Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177004149
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dale Cassens Education Complex earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dale Cassens Education Complex has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Cassens Education Complex ranks #1 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177004149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Dale Cassens Education Complex shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 120177004149 · Fort Pierce, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 7.3:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Dale Cassens Education Complex shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dale Cassens Education Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 218
Dale Cassens Education Complex
218 students
What this shows Dale Cassens Education Complex reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dale Cassens Education Complex compares
Dale Cassens Education Complex is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 55 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
White 15.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Dale Cassens Education Complex is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dale Cassens Education Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dale Cassens Education Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dale Cassens Education Complex
How many students attend Dale Cassens Education Complex?
Dale Cassens Education Complex has 218 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale Cassens Education Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale Cassens Education Complex is 7.3:1, which is 59% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% 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 Dale Cassens Education Complex?
79.0% of students at Dale Cassens Education Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dale Cassens Education Complex?
The largest demographic group at Dale Cassens Education Complex is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dale Cassens Education Complex?
Dale Cassens Education Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dale Cassens Education Complex rank among schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Cassens Education Complex ranks #1 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Dale Cassens Education Complex, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.