- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charter School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Charter School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018003156Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter School of Excellence earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter School of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter School of Excellence ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Charter School of Excellence held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120018003156 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
164 enr · 10.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Charter School of Excellence held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charter School of Excellence 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 164
Charter School of Excellence
164 students
What this shows Charter School of Excellence reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charter School of Excellence compares
Charter School of Excellence 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.7%
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Charter School of Excellence is about as mixed as 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 Charter School of Excellence 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 Charter School of Excellence'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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charter School of Excellence
How many students attend Charter School of Excellence?
Charter School of Excellence has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Excellence is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Charter School of Excellence?
67.3% of students at Charter School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Charter School of Excellence is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter School of Excellence?
Charter School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Charter School of Excellence rank among elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter School of Excellence ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Charter School of Excellence, 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.