Enrollment
747
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davie, FL
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018000233
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Davie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Davie, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Davie, Florida, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 981 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem.
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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem compares
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
White 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem 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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem.
$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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem 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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem'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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem
How many students attend Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem?
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem has 747 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davie, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem?
68.0% of students at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem?
The largest demographic group at Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem is African American at 64.5% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem?
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem rank among elementary schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Davie, 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 Davie on the city page.
Is Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem a good school?
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem, 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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