- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Central Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Central Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018003157Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Lauderdale Lakes · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Charter School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Charter School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Central Charter School held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 120018003157 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,360 enr · 21.6:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Central Charter School held near 1,232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Charter 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 1,360
Central Charter School
1,360 students
What this shows Central Charter School reports 1,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Charter School compares
Central Charter 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Central Charter School is less mixed than 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 Central Charter 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Charter 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 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 (~1,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Charter School
How many students attend Central Charter School?
Central Charter School has 1,360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Charter School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Charter School?
99.9% of students at Central Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Central Charter School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Charter School?
Central Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Central Charter School rank among public schools in Lauderdale Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Charter School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lauderdale Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Central 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.