Enrollment
1,091
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coral Springs, FL
Imagine Schools at Broward
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Schools at Broward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007881Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Schools at Broward earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Schools at Broward has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at Broward ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018007881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imagine Schools at Broward compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imagine Schools at Broward
Imagine Schools at Broward is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Coral Springs, Florida, enrolling 1,091 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,091 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 585 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #351.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (29%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1091 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Imagine Schools at Broward.
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 Imagine Schools at Broward compares
Imagine Schools at Broward on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 32.2% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1091 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 43.1%
White 29.1%
African American 13.4%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Imagine Schools at Broward is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Imagine Schools at Broward.
$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 Imagine Schools at Broward 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Imagine Schools at Broward'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 (~1,091 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Imagine Schools at Broward
How many students attend Imagine Schools at Broward?
Imagine Schools at Broward has 1,091 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coral Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at Broward?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at Broward 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 Imagine Schools at Broward?
32.2% of students at Imagine Schools at Broward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Schools at Broward?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Schools at Broward is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Schools at Broward?
Imagine Schools at Broward has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Imagine Schools at Broward rank among elementary schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at Broward ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs on the city page.
Is Imagine Schools at Broward a good school?
Imagine Schools at Broward earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. 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 Imagine Schools at Broward, 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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