- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lauderhill, FL
Castle Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Castle Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000242
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Hill Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Lauderhill · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Hill Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Castle Hill Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120018000242 · Lauderhill, FL Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 16.6:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Castle Hill Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Castle Hill Elementary 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 548
Castle Hill Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Castle Hill Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Hill Elementary School compares
Castle Hill Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Castle Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Hill Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Hill Elementary 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 other 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Castle Hill Elementary School?
Castle Hill Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lauderhill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Hill Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Castle Hill Elementary School?
85.4% of students at Castle Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Castle Hill Elementary School is African American at 94.5% of enrollment, in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Hill Elementary School?
Castle Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Castle Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Lauderhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Hill Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lauderhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Castle Hill Elementary 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.