- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120018007464 · Margate, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
338 enr · 17.8:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology 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 338
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology
338 students
What this shows Rise Academy School of Science and Technology reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise Academy School of Science and Technology compares
Rise Academy School of Science and Technology 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.