Enrollment
58
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stuart, FL
The Hope Academy for Autism
Federal NCES profile for The Hope Academy for Autism, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120129008679Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Hope Academy for Autism earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 21
- public schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Hope Academy for Autism has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy for Autism ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Hope Academy for Autism compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Hope Academy for Autism
The Hope Academy for Autism is a small charter elementary school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 58 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, The Hope Academy for Autism is leaner than roughly 95% of Florida schools and 53% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 58 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% 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 The Hope Academy for Autism.
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 The Hope Academy for Autism compares
The Hope Academy for Autism on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes The Hope Academy for Autism.
$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 The Hope Academy for Autism Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Hope Academy for Autism'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 elementary 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 (~58 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Hope Academy for Autism
How many students attend The Hope Academy for Autism?
The Hope Academy for Autism has 58 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stuart, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy for Autism?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy for Autism is 8.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% 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 The Hope Academy for Autism?
37.9% of students at The Hope Academy for Autism are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Hope Academy for Autism?
The Hope Academy for Autism has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Hope Academy for Autism rank among public schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy for Autism ranks #3 of 21 public 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 public schools in Stuart on the city page.
Is The Hope Academy for Autism a good school?
The Hope Academy for Autism earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. 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 The Hope Academy for Autism, 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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