Enrollment
1,367
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007807Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018007807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines is a large charter elementary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, enrolling 1,367 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,367 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 684 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines compares
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,367
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 684 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 14.9%
White 10.9%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,367 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
How many students attend Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines?
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines has 1,367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Pembroke Pines?
27.7% of students at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines?
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines rank among elementary schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
Is Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines a good school?
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines, 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.
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