- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cooper City, FL
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy Cooper City, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008128Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Academy Cooper City earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Cooper City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Academy Cooper City has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy Cooper City ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Cooper City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Franklin Academy Cooper City held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120018008128 · Cooper City, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,336 enr · 17.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Franklin Academy Cooper City held near 1,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Franklin Academy Cooper City 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 1,336
Franklin Academy Cooper City
1,336 students
What this shows Franklin Academy Cooper City reports 1,336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Academy Cooper City compares
Franklin Academy Cooper City 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,336
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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 1336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
African American 14.5%
White 13.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Franklin Academy Cooper City is about as mixed as 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 Franklin Academy Cooper City 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Academy Cooper City'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 (~1,336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy Cooper City
How many students attend Franklin Academy Cooper City?
Franklin Academy Cooper City has 1,336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cooper City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,336 (2022-23) → 1,318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy Cooper City?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy Cooper City is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Franklin Academy Cooper City?
45.1% of students at Franklin Academy Cooper City are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy Cooper City?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy Cooper City is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Cooper City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy Cooper City?
Franklin Academy Cooper City has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Franklin Academy Cooper City rank among public schools in Cooper City?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy Cooper City ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Cooper City, 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 Cooper City on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Franklin Academy Cooper City, 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.