- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Spectrum Academy shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120129002655 · Stuart, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 16.9:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Spectrum Academy shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spectrum Academy 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 169
Spectrum Academy
169 students
What this shows Spectrum Academy reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spectrum Academy compares
Spectrum Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~169 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.