Enrollment
2,046
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is a large charter elementary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, enrolling 2,046 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 42% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,046 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary 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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School compares
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary 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 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
- 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 (~2,046 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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