- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plantation, FL
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Federal NCES profile for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007770Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+28.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 120018007770 · Plantation, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
295 enr · 29.5:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+28.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward 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 295
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
295 students
What this shows Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward compares
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is a growing 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
White 6.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is about as mixed as 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 South Broward Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward'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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is 29.5:1, which is 66% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
73.0% of students at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward 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 South Broward?
The largest demographic group at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward rank among elementary schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Plantation, 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 Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward, 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.