Enrollment
19
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Therapeutic Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Therapeutic Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174003792Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Therapeutic Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #21 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Therapeutic Learning Center has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Therapeutic Learning Center ranks #21 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174003792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Therapeutic Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Therapeutic Learning Center
Therapeutic Learning Center is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 19 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Florida schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Therapeutic Learning Center.
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 Therapeutic Learning Center compares
Therapeutic Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 52.6%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Therapeutic Learning Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Therapeutic Learning Center.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 Therapeutic Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Therapeutic Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~19 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Therapeutic Learning Center
How many students attend Therapeutic Learning Center?
Therapeutic Learning Center has 19 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Therapeutic Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Therapeutic Learning Center is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Therapeutic Learning Center?
20.0% of students at Therapeutic Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Therapeutic Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Therapeutic Learning Center is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Therapeutic Learning Center?
Therapeutic Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Therapeutic Learning Center rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Therapeutic Learning Center ranks #21 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is Therapeutic Learning Center a good school?
Therapeutic Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 St. Johns?
Besides Therapeutic Learning Center, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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