- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lauderhill, FL
Parkway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018000197
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Lauderhill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lauderhill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-114 students YoY
Parkway Middle School shrank from 1,198 students in 2022-23 to 1,084 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-114 students YoY 120018000197 · Lauderhill, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 14.2:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Parkway Middle School shrank from 1,198 students in 2022-23 to 1,084 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Parkway Middle 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 883
Parkway Middle School
883 students
What this shows Parkway Middle School reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Middle School compares
Parkway Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Parkway Middle 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 Parkway Middle 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 Parkway Middle 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 elementary 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 (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Middle School
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has 883 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lauderhill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,198 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), down 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Parkway Middle School?
80.5% of students at Parkway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Middle School is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Parkway Middle School rank among public schools in Lauderhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lauderhill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lauderhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Parkway Middle 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.