- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plantation, FL
Central Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002701
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Central Park Elementary School grew from 705 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 120018002701 · Plantation, FL Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 21.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Central Park Elementary School grew from 705 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Park 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 800
Central Park Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Central Park Elementary School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Elementary School compares
Central Park Elementary School 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 29.3%
African American 17.8%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Central Park Elementary School is more 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 Park Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park 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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elementary School
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary 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 Park Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Central Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 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 schools in Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Central Park 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.