At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482
J. D. Parker School of Technology: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about J. D. Parker School of Technology
J. D. Parker School of Technology is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Stuart. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Martin. NCES reports 531 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.1%) and Black (23.7%). English learners represent 24.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J. D. Parker School of Technology
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.4%
- Hispanic50.1%
- Black23.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Martin
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sea Wind Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Felix a Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 reported students
Palm City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
Bessey Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Citrus Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Hobe Sound Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Public schools near J. D. Parker School of Technology
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Charter Center for Autism Elementary · Charter · Martin | PK–08 | 97 | 1.4 mi |
| Bessey Creek Elementary School Elementary · Martin | PK–05 | 594 | 2.7 mi |
| Felix a Williams Elementary School Elementary · Martin | PK–05 | 500 | 2.9 mi |
| Jensen Beach Elementary School Elementary · Martin | PK–05 | 611 | 3.1 mi |
| Palm City Elementary School Elementary · Martin | PK–05 | 575 | 3.3 mi |
| Pinewood Elementary School Elementary · Martin | KG–05 | 658 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. D. Parker School of Technology
What grades does J. D. Parker School of Technology serve?
J. D. Parker School of Technology reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Martin.
How many students attend J. D. Parker School of Technology?
J. D. Parker School of Technology reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J. D. Parker School of Technology?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 531 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J. D. Parker School of Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. D. Parker School of Technology is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Martin attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J. D. Parker School of Technology students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J. D. Parker School of Technology in?
J. D. Parker School of Technology is part of Martin, based in Stuart, FL, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. D. Parker School of Technology?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Hope Charter Center for Autism (1.4 mi), Bessey Creek Elementary School (2.7 mi), Felix a Williams Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.