Enrollment
360
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben Gamla Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben Gamla Charter School
Ben Gamla Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Hollywood, Florida, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Ben Gamla Charter 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 Ben Gamla Charter School compares
Ben Gamla Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Ben Gamla Charter 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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~360 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ben Gamla Charter School a good school?
Ben Gamla Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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