Enrollment
169
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Spectrum Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129002655
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spectrum Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spectrum Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Academy ranks #7 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spectrum Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spectrum Academy
Spectrum Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 169 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
Discipline events run high: 35 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 169 students in the 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 Spectrum Academy.
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 Spectrum Academy compares
Spectrum Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.5%
White 35.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Spectrum Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Spectrum Academy.
$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 Spectrum Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spectrum Academy'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.
Similar enrollment (~169 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Academy
How many students attend Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has 169 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stuart, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Spectrum Academy?
68.6% of students at Spectrum Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spectrum Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spectrum Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Spectrum Academy rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Academy ranks #7 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 Spectrum Academy a good school?
Spectrum Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Spectrum Academy, 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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