Enrollment
338
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Margate, FL
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Rise Academy School of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007464Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Margate · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy School of Science and Technology ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Margate, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rise Academy School of Science and Technology compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Margate, Florida, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% 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 Rise Academy School of Science and Technology.
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 Rise Academy School of Science and Technology compares
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Rise Academy School of Science and Technology is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Rise Academy School of Science and Technology.
$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 Rise Academy School of Science and Technology 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 Rise Academy School of Science and Technology'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 (~338 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rise Academy School of Science and Technology
How many students attend Rise Academy School of Science and Technology?
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Margate, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology?
60.4% of students at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Academy School of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Rise Academy School of Science and Technology is African American at 72.8% of enrollment, in Margate, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Academy School of Science and Technology?
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rise Academy School of Science and Technology rank among public schools in Margate?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy School of Science and Technology ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Margate, 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 Margate on the city page.
Is Rise Academy School of Science and Technology a good school?
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology earns 51/100 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 Rise Academy School of Science and Technology, 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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