- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coconut Creek, FL
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Federal NCES profile for Dave Thomas Education Center West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018003543
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dave Thomas Education Center West earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Coconut Creek · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dave Thomas Education Center West has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dave Thomas Education Center West ranks #2 of 5 schools in Coconut Creek, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Dave Thomas Education Center West grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+31.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 120018003543 · Coconut Creek, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 19.7:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Dave Thomas Education Center West grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+31.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dave Thomas Education Center West 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 492
Dave Thomas Education Center West
492 students
What this shows Dave Thomas Education Center West reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dave Thomas Education Center West compares
Dave Thomas Education Center West 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 4.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Dave Thomas Education Center West is less 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 Dave Thomas Education Center West 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 Dave Thomas Education Center West'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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dave Thomas Education Center West
How many students attend Dave Thomas Education Center West?
Dave Thomas Education Center West has 492 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Coconut Creek, FL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dave Thomas Education Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Dave Thomas Education Center West is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dave Thomas Education Center West?
78.5% of students at Dave Thomas Education Center West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dave Thomas Education Center West?
The largest demographic group at Dave Thomas Education Center West is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Coconut Creek, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dave Thomas Education Center West?
Dave Thomas Education Center West has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dave Thomas Education Center West rank among schools in Coconut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Dave Thomas Education Center West ranks #2 of 5 schools in Coconut Creek, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coconut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Dave Thomas Education Center West, 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.