Enrollment
883
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkway Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkway Middle School
Parkway Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lauderhill, Florida, enrolling 883 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 883 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 883 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Parkway Middle School.
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 Parkway Middle School compares
Parkway Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Parkway Middle School.
$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 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
- 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 (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parkway Middle School a good school?
Parkway Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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