Enrollment
579
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Margate, FL
Atlantic West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000273
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic West Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Margate · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Margate, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlantic West Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlantic West Elementary School
Atlantic West Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Margate, Florida, enrolling 579 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 863 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #561.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Atlantic West Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Atlantic West Elementary School compares
Atlantic West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 6.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Atlantic West Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Atlantic West Elementary School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Atlantic West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Atlantic West Elementary School
How many students attend Atlantic West Elementary School?
Atlantic West Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Margate, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic West Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 West Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Atlantic West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic West Elementary School is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Margate, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic West Elementary School?
Atlantic West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic West Elementary School rank among schools in Margate?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Margate, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Margate on the city page.
Is Atlantic West Elementary School a good school?
Atlantic West Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Atlantic West Elementary 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.
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