- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pompano Beach, FL
Blanche Ely High School
Federal NCES profile for Blanche Ely High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000168
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanche Ely High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanche Ely High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche Ely High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Blanche Ely High School held near 1,930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120018000168 · Pompano Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,877 enr · 23.2:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Blanche Ely High School held near 1,930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blanche Ely High 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
Blanche Ely High School
1,877 students
What this shows Blanche Ely High School reports 1,877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanche Ely High School compares
Blanche Ely High 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,877
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Blanche Ely High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Blanche Ely High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanche Ely High 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 high 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 (~1,877 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blanche Ely High School
How many students attend Blanche Ely High School?
Blanche Ely High School has 1,877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,906 (2022-23) → 1,930 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche Ely High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanche Ely High School is 23.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanche Ely High School?
72.7% of students at Blanche Ely High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanche Ely High School?
The largest demographic group at Blanche Ely High School is African American at 70.3% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanche Ely High School?
Blanche Ely High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanche Ely High School rank among high schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche Ely High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pompano Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Blanche Ely High 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.