- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Lauderdale, FL
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018003688Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 120018003688 · North Lauderdale, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
416 enr · 16.6:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary 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 416
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary
416 students
What this shows Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary compares
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary is less 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 Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary 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 Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary'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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary
How many students attend Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary?
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary?
86.1% of students at Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary?
Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Imagine Charter School at North Lauderdale Elementary, 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.