Enrollment
42
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willoughby Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willoughby Learning Center
Willoughby Learning Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 42 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Willoughby Learning Center is leaner than roughly 97% of Florida schools and 66% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.3% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Florida schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 42 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Willoughby 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 Willoughby Learning Center compares
Willoughby 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,820
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Willoughby Learning Center.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~42 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Willoughby Learning Center a good school?
Willoughby Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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