- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hallandale Beach, FL
Lanier-James Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Lanier-James Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002486
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier-James Education Center earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hallandale Beach · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier-James Education Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier-James Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hallandale Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lanier-James Education Center held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120018002486 · Hallandale Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 10.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Lanier-James Education Center held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lanier-James Education Center 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 131
Lanier-James Education Center
131 students
What this shows Lanier-James Education Center reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier-James Education Center compares
Lanier-James Education Center 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Lanier-James Education Center 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 Lanier-James Education Center 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 Lanier-James Education Center'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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier-James Education Center
How many students attend Lanier-James Education Center?
Lanier-James Education Center has 131 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hallandale Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier-James Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier-James Education Center is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Lanier-James Education Center?
68.7% of students at Lanier-James Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier-James Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Lanier-James Education Center is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hallandale Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier-James Education Center?
Lanier-James Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanier-James Education Center rank among schools in Hallandale Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier-James Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hallandale Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hallandale Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Lanier-James Education Center, 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.