- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018003307Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120018003307 · Pembroke Pines, FL Elementary · LARGE · CHARTER
2,046 enr · 25.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pembroke Pines Charter 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
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
2,046 students
What this shows Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School reports 2,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School compares
Pembroke Pines Charter 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 21.1%
Asian 11.6%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is more 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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pembroke Pines Charter 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 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 (~2,046 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
How many students attend Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has 2,046 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,898 (2022-23) → 1,904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is 25.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Pembroke Pines Charter 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.