Enrollment
131
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanier-James Education Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanier-James Education Center
Lanier-James Education Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Lanier-James Education Center is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 39% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 66 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 131 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Lanier-James Education Center.
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 Lanier-James Education Center compares
Lanier-James Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Lanier-James Education Center.
$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 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
- 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 other 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 (~131 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Lanier-James Education Center a good school?
Lanier-James Education Center earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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