Enrollment
655
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiddon Rodgers Education Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 655 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 655 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 903 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 55 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 205 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 655 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Whiddon Rodgers Education 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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center compares
Whiddon Rodgers Education 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,419
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Whiddon Rodgers Education Center.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~655 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center a good school?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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