- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lauderhill, FL
Royal Palm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Palm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000260
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Palm Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Lauderhill · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Palm Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Palm Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Royal Palm Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120018000260 · Lauderhill, FL Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 19.6:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Royal Palm Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Royal Palm Elementary School 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 704
Royal Palm Elementary School
704 students
What this shows Royal Palm Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Palm Elementary School compares
Royal Palm Elementary School 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Royal Palm Elementary School 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 Royal Palm Elementary School 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 Royal Palm Elementary School'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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royal Palm Elementary School
How many students attend Royal Palm Elementary School?
Royal Palm Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lauderhill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royal Palm Elementary School?
87.7% of students at Royal Palm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Palm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Palm Elementary School is African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Palm Elementary School?
Royal Palm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Royal Palm Elementary School rank among schools in Lauderhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Palm Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Lauderhill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lauderhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Royal Palm Elementary School, 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.