- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wingate Oaks Center
Federal NCES profile for Wingate Oaks Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000219
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wingate Oaks Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wingate Oaks Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wingate Oaks Center ranks #5 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wingate Oaks Center shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120018000219 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 6.4:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Wingate Oaks Center shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wingate Oaks 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 90
Wingate Oaks Center
90 students
What this shows Wingate Oaks Center reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wingate Oaks Center compares
Wingate Oaks 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 64% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 64% 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.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Wingate Oaks Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wingate Oaks 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 Wingate Oaks 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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wingate Oaks Center
How many students attend Wingate Oaks Center?
Wingate Oaks Center has 90 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingate Oaks Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wingate Oaks Center is 6.4:1, which is 64% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% 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 Wingate Oaks Center?
82.4% of students at Wingate Oaks Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wingate Oaks Center?
The largest demographic group at Wingate Oaks Center is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wingate Oaks Center?
Wingate Oaks Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Wingate Oaks Center rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Wingate Oaks Center ranks #5 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 Wingate Oaks 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.