- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke Pines, FL
Chapel Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002979
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Trail Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Chapel Trail Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 120018002979 · Pembroke Pines, FL Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 14.2:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Chapel Trail Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chapel Trail 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 597
Chapel Trail Elementary School
597 students
What this shows Chapel Trail Elementary School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapel Trail Elementary School compares
Chapel Trail Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 16.9%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Chapel Trail 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 Chapel Trail 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Chapel Trail 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapel Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Chapel Trail Elementary School?
Chapel Trail Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Trail Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Chapel Trail Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Chapel Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Trail Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Trail Elementary School?
Chapel Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Chapel Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Pembroke Pines, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Chapel Trail 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.