- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
J. D. Parker School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for J. D. Parker School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129001284
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. D. Parker School of Technology earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J. D. Parker School of Technology has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Parker School of Technology ranks #5 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
J. D. Parker School of Technology held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120129001284 · Stuart, FL Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
J. D. Parker School of Technology held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J. D. Parker School of Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 531
J. D. Parker School of Technology
531 students
What this shows J. D. Parker School of Technology reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. D. Parker School of Technology compares
J. D. Parker School of Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,831
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
African American 23.7%
White 19.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, J. D. Parker School of Technology is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. D. Parker School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. D. Parker School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. D. Parker School of Technology
How many students attend J. D. Parker School of Technology?
J. D. Parker School of Technology has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. D. Parker School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at J. D. Parker School of Technology is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 J. D. Parker School of Technology?
67.4% of students at J. D. Parker School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. D. Parker School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at J. D. Parker School of Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. D. Parker School of Technology?
J. D. Parker School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. D. Parker School of Technology rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Parker School of Technology ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides J. D. Parker School of Technology, 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.