- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
The Hope Charter Center for Autism grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+228.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 120129004043 · Stuart, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
97 enr · 32.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
The Hope Charter Center for Autism grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+228.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Hope Charter Center 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 97
The Hope Charter Center for Autism
97 students
What this shows The Hope Charter Center for Autism reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Hope Charter Center for Autism compares
The Hope Charter Center for Autism is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 in Stuart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,082 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Port Salerno Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
J. D. Parker School of Technology
Standard public school
531 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Felix a Williams Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pk Early Intervention
Standard public school
262 students
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 (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 64.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.