- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Atlantic Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008151Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic Montessori Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic Montessori Charter School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Montessori Charter School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Atlantic Montessori Charter School shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120018008151 · Pembroke Pines, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
75 enr · 12.5:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Atlantic Montessori Charter School shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Atlantic Montessori Charter School 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 75
Atlantic Montessori Charter School
75 students
What this shows Atlantic Montessori Charter School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic Montessori Charter School compares
Atlantic Montessori Charter School 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 20.0%
White 8.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Atlantic Montessori Charter School 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 Atlantic Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic Montessori Charter School'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 elementary 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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Atlantic Montessori Charter School?
Atlantic Montessori Charter School has 75 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Montessori Charter School is 12.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Atlantic Montessori Charter School?
3.6% of students at Atlantic Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic Montessori Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic Montessori Charter School?
Atlantic Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Atlantic Montessori Charter School rank among elementary schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Montessori Charter School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Atlantic Montessori Charter School, 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.