Enrollment
665
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Lauderdale, FL
North Broward Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for North Broward Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018003687Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Broward Academy of Excellence earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Broward Academy of Excellence has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Broward Academy of Excellence ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Broward Academy of Excellence compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Broward Academy of Excellence
North Broward Academy of Excellence is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in North Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 665 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 665 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 917 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 predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 North Broward Academy of Excellence.
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 North Broward Academy of Excellence compares
North Broward Academy of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, North Broward Academy of Excellence is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes North Broward Academy of Excellence.
$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 North Broward Academy of Excellence 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence'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 (~665 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Broward Academy of Excellence
How many students attend North Broward Academy of Excellence?
North Broward Academy of Excellence has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence?
72.3% of students at North Broward Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Broward Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at North Broward Academy of Excellence is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Broward Academy of Excellence?
North Broward Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence rank among elementary schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Broward Academy of Excellence ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale on the city page.
Is North Broward Academy of Excellence a good school?
North Broward Academy of Excellence earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence, 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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