- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000202
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Meadowbrook Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120018000202 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 14.1:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Meadowbrook Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook 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 693
Meadowbrook Elementary School
693 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Elementary School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Elementary School compares
Meadowbrook 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 | 80.1% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
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
44.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
African American 14.3%
White 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Meadowbrook Elementary School 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 Meadowbrook 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 | 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 Meadowbrook 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Meadowbrook 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.