- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Renaissance Charter School at University held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120018008073 · Tamarac, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,441 enr · 17:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Renaissance Charter School at University held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter School at University 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 1,441
Renaissance Charter School at University
1,441 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter School at University reports 1,441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter School at University compares
Renaissance Charter School at University 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~1,441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,461 (2022-23) → 1,447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.