- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pompano Beach, FL
Sanders Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanders Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000211
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanders Park Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanders Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sanders Park Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120018000211 · Pompano Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.8:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sanders Park Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sanders Park 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 413
Sanders Park Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Sanders Park Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanders Park Elementary School compares
Sanders Park 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.0%
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Sanders Park Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Sanders Park 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 Sanders Park 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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sanders Park Elementary School
How many students attend Sanders Park Elementary School?
Sanders Park Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanders Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Park Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Sanders Park Elementary School?
89.3% of students at Sanders Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanders Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanders Park Elementary School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanders Park Elementary School?
Sanders Park 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 Sanders Park Elementary School rank among schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Park Elementary School ranks #13 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 Sanders Park 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.