How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BROWARD | DESOTO |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida | ARCADIA, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 254,732 | 4,582 |
| Number of Schools | 328 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 22.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BROWARD | DESOTO |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,387 | $12,825 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 28.1% |
| State Revenue | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 49.6% | 24.4% |
BROWARD
Federal State Local
DESOTO
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BROWARD | DESOTO |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 22.7% |
| African American | 42.3% | 21.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 51.0% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 73.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BROWARD | DESOTO |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 623 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 448.7:1 | 665.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.8% | 55.4% |
School Types
BROWARD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 90
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
DESOTO
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.