- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke Pines, FL
Pines Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pines Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002046
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pines Lakes Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pines Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pines Lakes Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Pines Lakes Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120018002046 · Pembroke Pines, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.4:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Pines Lakes Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pines 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 414
Pines Lakes Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Pines Lakes Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pines Lakes Elementary School compares
Pines Lakes Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 37.2%
White 9.7%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Pines Lakes 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 Pines 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 Pines 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pines Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Pines Lakes Elementary School?
Pines Lakes Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pines Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pines Lakes Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Pines Lakes Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Pines Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pines Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pines Lakes Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pines Lakes Elementary School?
Pines Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Pines Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Pines Lakes Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 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 schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Pines 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.