- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002334
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+225.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120108002334 · Fort Myers, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 13.7:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+225.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 41
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
41 students
What this shows Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center compares
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.2%
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
$12,108
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 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
How many students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
37.5% of students at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, 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 Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.