How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Broward | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Fort Myers, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 254,732 | 99,354 |
| Number of Schools | 328 | 114 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 20.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Broward | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,419 | $10,788 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 17.0% |
| State Revenue | 31.2% | 25.0% |
| Local Revenue | 49.6% | 58.0% |
Broward
Federal State Local
Lee
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Broward | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 31.8% |
| African American | 42.3% | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 49.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 48.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Broward | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 623 | 139 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 16 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 448.7:1 | 610.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 34.8% |
School Types
Broward
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 90
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lee
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 23
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.