- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Whiddon Rodgers Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018003027
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks #3 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 120018003027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 655
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
655 students
What this shows Whiddon Rodgers Education Center reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiddon Rodgers Education Center compares
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 55 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiddon Rodgers Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiddon Rodgers Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
How many students attend Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has 655 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
72.8% of students at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is African American at 69.8% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiddon Rodgers Education Center rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks #3 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Whiddon Rodgers Education Center, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.