- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dania Beach, FL
Dania Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dania Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000147
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dania Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dania Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dania Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dania Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dania Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Dania Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 120018000147 · Dania Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Dania Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dania 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 464
Dania Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Dania Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dania Elementary School compares
Dania 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
African American 32.3%
White 22.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Dania 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 Dania 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 | 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 Dania 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dania Elementary School
How many students attend Dania Elementary School?
Dania Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dania Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dania Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dania Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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 Dania Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Dania Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dania Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dania Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Dania Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dania Elementary School?
Dania Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Dania Elementary School rank among public schools in Dania Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Dania Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dania Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Dania 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.