Enrollment
267
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunrise, FL
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward
Federal NCES profile for Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008628Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Sunrise · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Sunrise, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Sunrise, Florida, enrolling 267 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 50% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward.
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 Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward compares
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward.
$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 Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward'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 elementary 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 (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward
How many students attend Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward?
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunrise, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward?
The student-teacher ratio at Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward is 26.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward?
100.0% of students at Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward?
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward rank among public schools in Sunrise?
By Resource Investment Index, Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Sunrise, 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 Sunrise on the city page.
Is Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward a good school?
Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Championship Academy of Distinction of West Broward, 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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