- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southwest Ranches, FL
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkes Bluff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002707
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Southwest Ranches · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Southwest Ranches, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120018002707 · Southwest Ranches, FL Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 14.1:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hawkes Bluff 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 608
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Hawkes Bluff Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawkes Bluff Elementary School compares
Hawkes Bluff 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 26.0%
Asian 6.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Hawkes Bluff 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 Hawkes Bluff 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 | 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkes Bluff 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
How many students attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southwest Ranches, FL. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Hawkes Bluff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Southwest Ranches, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkes Bluff Elementary School?
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hawkes Bluff Elementary School rank among public schools in Southwest Ranches?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkes Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Southwest Ranches, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Hawkes Bluff 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.