WINGATE OAKS CENTER

1211 NW 33RD TER
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

131 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Wingate Oaks Center, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Broward County Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized instruction for students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities. By utilizing a highly structured environment and a multidisciplinary approach, the school focuses on enhancing the functional, communication, and social skills of its students, ensuring they receive the support necessary to reach their full potential.

The school is recognized for its compassionate atmosphere and its commitment to fostering independence among its student body. The curriculum at Wingate Oaks Center is tailored to meet the unique needs of each learner, often incorporating sensory-based learning, life skills training, and community-based instruction. With a team of specialized educators and support staff, the center strives to create an inclusive and empowering experience that prepares students for the challenges of daily living while providing resources and guidance to their families.

131

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINGATE OAKS CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	13
Black	106
Two or More	2

Black
106 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (9.9 %)
White
10 (7.6 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)321-6850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 122

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 12 5