- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Park Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018003817
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Lakes Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lauderdale Lakes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Park Lakes Elementary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120018003817 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL Other · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 18.1:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Park Lakes Elementary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Park Lakes 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 903
Park Lakes Elementary School
903 students
What this shows Park Lakes Elementary School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Lakes Elementary School compares
Park Lakes 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Park Lakes 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 Park Lakes 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 Park Lakes 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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Park Lakes Elementary School?
Park Lakes Elementary School has 903 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Lakes Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Lakes Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Park Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Lakes Elementary School is African American at 83.5% of enrollment, in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Lakes Elementary School?
Park Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Park Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Lauderdale Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lauderdale Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Park Lakes 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.