- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plantation, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Plantation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007874Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Plantation ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation shrank from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 990 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120018007874 · Plantation, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
933 enr · 19:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation shrank from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 990 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation 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 933
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation
933 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at Plantation reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at Plantation compares
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Renaissance Charter School at Plantation 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 Renaissance Charter School at Plantation 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Plantation'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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Plantation
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Plantation?
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation has 933 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Plantation?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Plantation is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at Plantation?
29.2% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Plantation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Plantation?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Plantation is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Plantation?
Renaissance Charter School at Plantation has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Charter School at Plantation rank among elementary schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Plantation ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Renaissance Charter School at Plantation, 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.