Enrollment
1,441
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tamarac, FL
Renaissance Charter School at University
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008073Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at University earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Tamarac · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at University has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at University ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tamarac, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at University compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at University
Renaissance Charter School at University is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Tamarac, Florida, enrolling 1,441 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.5% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,441 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Renaissance Charter School at University.
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 Renaissance Charter School at University compares
Renaissance Charter School at University on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,441
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
African American 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Renaissance Charter School at University 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 Renaissance Charter School at University.
$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 Renaissance Charter School at University 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at University'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 (~1,441 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at University
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at University?
Renaissance Charter School at University has 1,441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tamarac, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at University?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at University is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Renaissance Charter School at University?
58.5% of students at Renaissance Charter School at University 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 University?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at University is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Tamarac, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at University?
Renaissance Charter School at University has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Renaissance Charter School at University rank among public schools in Tamarac?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at University ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tamarac, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tamarac on the city page.
Is Renaissance Charter School at University a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at University earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Renaissance Charter School at University, 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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