Enrollment
541
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coconut Creek, FL
Broward Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Broward Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018004058
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broward Virtual Franchise earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Coconut Creek · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Broward Virtual Franchise has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broward Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 5 schools in Coconut Creek, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018004058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broward Virtual Franchise compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broward Virtual Franchise
Broward Virtual Franchise is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coconut Creek, Florida, enrolling 541 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Broward Virtual Franchise is leaner than roughly 95% of Florida schools and 51% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Florida average.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (33%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Broward Virtual Franchise.
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 Broward Virtual Franchise compares
Broward Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 32.5%
African American 17.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Broward Virtual Franchise is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Broward Virtual Franchise.
$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 Broward Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broward Virtual Franchise'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 (~541 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Broward Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Broward Virtual Franchise?
Broward Virtual Franchise has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coconut Creek, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broward Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Broward Virtual Franchise is 8.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% 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 Broward Virtual Franchise?
3.0% of students at Broward Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broward Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Broward Virtual Franchise is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Coconut Creek, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broward Virtual Franchise?
Broward Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broward Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Coconut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Broward Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 5 schools in Coconut Creek, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coconut Creek on the city page.
Is Broward Virtual Franchise a good school?
Broward Virtual Franchise earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Broward Virtual Franchise, 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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