- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
NCES CCD campus card
58 on latest CCD 120129008679 · Stuart, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
58 enr · 8.3:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 21 public schools in Stuart. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Hope Academy for Autism 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 58
The Hope Academy for Autism
58 students
What this shows The Hope Academy for Autism reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Hope Academy for Autism compares
The Hope Academy for Autism vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~58 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.