Enrollment
5
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Ese Homebound
Federal NCES profile for Ese Homebound, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129002214
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ese Homebound earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 5
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ese Homebound ranks #11 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
What stands out at Ese Homebound
Ese Homebound is a small combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 5 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Florida schools, with 5 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (40%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Ese Homebound.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ese Homebound compares
Ese Homebound on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 40.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ese Homebound is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Ese Homebound.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ese Homebound Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Fork High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ese Homebound's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ese Homebound
How many students attend Ese Homebound?
Ese Homebound has 5 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stuart, FL.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ese Homebound?
The largest demographic group at Ese Homebound is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ese Homebound?
Ese Homebound has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ese Homebound rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Ese Homebound ranks #11 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stuart on the city page.
Is Ese Homebound a good school?
Ese Homebound earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Ese Homebound, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.
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