Enrollment
97
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
The Hope Charter Center for Autism
Federal NCES profile for The Hope Charter Center for Autism, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129004043Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Hope Charter Center for Autism earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Hope Charter Center for Autism has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Charter Center for Autism ranks #7 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Hope Charter Center for Autism compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Hope Charter Center for Autism
The Hope Charter Center for Autism is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 81% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 97 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 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside The Hope Charter Center 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 Charter Center for Autism compares
The Hope Charter Center 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, The Hope Charter Center for Autism is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes The Hope Charter Center 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 Charter Center for Autism Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Hope Charter Center 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 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 (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Hope Charter Center for Autism
How many students attend The Hope Charter Center for Autism?
The Hope Charter Center for Autism has 97 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stuart, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hope Charter Center for Autism?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hope Charter Center for Autism is 32.3:1, which is 81% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Hope Charter Center for Autism?
50.0% of students at The Hope Charter Center for Autism are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Hope Charter Center for Autism?
The largest demographic group at The Hope Charter Center for Autism is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Hope Charter Center for Autism?
The Hope Charter Center for Autism has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Charter Center for Autism rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Charter Center for Autism 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 The Hope Charter Center for Autism a good school?
The Hope Charter Center for Autism earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Charter Center 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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