- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pompano Beach, FL
Robert C. Markham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert C. Markham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000248
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C. Markham Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert C. Markham Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Markham Elementary ranks #15 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Robert C. Markham Elementary grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120018000248 · Pompano Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.4:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Robert C. Markham Elementary grew from 580 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Robert C. Markham Elementary 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 523
Robert C. Markham Elementary
523 students
What this shows Robert C. Markham Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert C. Markham Elementary compares
Robert C. Markham Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Robert C. Markham Elementary is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert C. Markham Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C. Markham Elementary'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 other 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert C. Markham Elementary
How many students attend Robert C. Markham Elementary?
Robert C. Markham Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Markham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Markham Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower 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 Robert C. Markham Elementary?
74.0% of students at Robert C. Markham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C. Markham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert C. Markham Elementary is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C. Markham Elementary?
Robert C. Markham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Robert C. Markham Elementary rank among schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Markham Elementary ranks #15 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Robert C. Markham Elementary, 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.