- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plantation, FL
Plantation Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plantation Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000216
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantation Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plantation Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Plantation Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120018000216 · Plantation, FL Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.8:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Plantation Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plantation 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 550
Plantation Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Plantation Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plantation Elementary School compares
Plantation 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Plantation Elementary 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 Plantation 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 Plantation 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plantation Elementary School
How many students attend Plantation Elementary School?
Plantation Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Plantation Elementary School?
79.9% of students at Plantation Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantation Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plantation Elementary School is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantation Elementary School?
Plantation Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Plantation Elementary School rank among schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Plantation, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Plantation 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.