- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plantation, FL
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mirror Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000259
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mirror Lake Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mirror Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mirror Lake Elementary School grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120018000259 · Plantation, FL Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.9:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Mirror Lake Elementary School grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mirror Lake 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 639
Mirror Lake Elementary School
639 students
What this shows Mirror Lake Elementary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mirror Lake Elementary School compares
Mirror Lake Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 10.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Mirror Lake Elementary School is more 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 Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mirror Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mirror Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mirror Lake Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Mirror Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mirror Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mirror Lake Elementary School is African American at 60.9% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Plantation, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Mirror Lake 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.