- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Willoughby Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Willoughby Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129002848
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willoughby Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willoughby Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Learning Center ranks #1 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Willoughby Learning Center grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120129002848 · Stuart, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 6:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Willoughby Learning Center grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Willoughby Learning Center 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 42
Willoughby Learning Center
42 students
What this shows Willoughby Learning Center reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willoughby Learning Center compares
Willoughby Learning Center 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 135.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 23.8%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Willoughby Learning Center 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 Willoughby Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willoughby Learning Center'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
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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willoughby Learning Center
How many students attend Willoughby Learning Center?
Willoughby Learning Center has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Learning Center is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 62% 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 Willoughby Learning Center?
78.3% of students at Willoughby Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willoughby Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Willoughby Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willoughby Learning Center?
Willoughby Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Willoughby Learning Center rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Willoughby Learning Center ranks #1 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 Willoughby Learning Center, 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.