- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, FL
Willis Peters Exceptional Center
Federal NCES profile for Willis Peters Exceptional Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008067
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Peters Exceptional Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis Peters Exceptional Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Peters Exceptional Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dover, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Willis Peters Exceptional Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087008067 · Dover, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 3.8:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Willis Peters Exceptional Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Willis Peters Exceptional Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 61
Willis Peters Exceptional Center
61 students
What this shows Willis Peters Exceptional Center reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Peters Exceptional Center compares
Willis Peters Exceptional 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 | 3.8:1 | ▼ 79% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 23.0%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Willis Peters Exceptional Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis Peters Exceptional Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Peters Exceptional Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis Peters Exceptional Center
How many students attend Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center has 61 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Dover, FL. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Peters Exceptional Center is 3.8:1, which is 79% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% lower 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 Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
41.4% of students at Willis Peters Exceptional Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
The largest demographic group at Willis Peters Exceptional Center is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Dover, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Willis Peters Exceptional Center rank among schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Peters Exceptional Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dover, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Willis Peters Exceptional Center, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.