- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tamarac, FL
Everest Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Everest Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everest Charter School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tamarac · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Everest Charter School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everest Charter School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tamarac, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Everest Charter School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120018008164 · Tamarac, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
150 enr · 21.4:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Everest Charter School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Everest Charter 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 150
Everest Charter School
150 students
What this shows Everest Charter School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everest Charter School compares
Everest Charter 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 6.7%
White 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Everest Charter 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 Everest Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Everest Charter 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 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 (~150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Everest Charter School
How many students attend Everest Charter School?
Everest Charter School has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tamarac, FL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everest Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everest Charter School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Everest Charter School?
98.0% of students at Everest Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everest Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Everest Charter School is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Tamarac, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everest Charter School?
Everest Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Everest Charter School rank among public schools in Tamarac?
By Resource Investment Index, Everest Charter School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tamarac, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tamarac on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Everest Charter 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.