- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollywood, FL
Ben Gamla Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Gamla Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018006981Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Gamla Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Gamla Charter School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ben Gamla Charter School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120018006981 · Hollywood, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
360 enr · 13.8:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Ben Gamla Charter School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ben Gamla 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 360
Ben Gamla Charter School
360 students
What this shows Ben Gamla Charter School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Gamla Charter School compares
Ben Gamla Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Ben Gamla Charter School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Gamla Charter 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Gamla 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Gamla Charter School
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Ben Gamla Charter School?
25.8% of students at Ben Gamla Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Gamla Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Gamla Charter School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ben Gamla Charter School rank among elementary schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Ben Gamla 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.