- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
North Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000228
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fork Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Elementary School ranks #16 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
North Fork Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 120018000228 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 18.3:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
North Fork Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Fork 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 403
North Fork Elementary School
403 students
What this shows North Fork Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fork Elementary School compares
North Fork 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.2%
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, North Fork 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 North Fork 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 North Fork 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fork Elementary School
How many students attend North Fork Elementary School?
North Fork Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fork Elementary School?
93.0% of students at North Fork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Fork Elementary School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork Elementary School?
North Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 North Fork Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Elementary School ranks #16 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 North Fork 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.