- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollywood, FL
Driftwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Driftwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000199
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driftwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Driftwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driftwood Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Driftwood Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120018000199 · Hollywood, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 12.9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Driftwood Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Driftwood 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 426
Driftwood Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Driftwood Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Driftwood Elementary School compares
Driftwood Elementary School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 17.1%
White 12.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Driftwood 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 Driftwood 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 Driftwood 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driftwood Elementary School
How many students attend Driftwood Elementary School?
Driftwood Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driftwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Driftwood Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Driftwood Elementary School?
70.7% of students at Driftwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Driftwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Driftwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driftwood Elementary School?
Driftwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Driftwood Elementary School rank among schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Driftwood Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Driftwood 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.