- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miramar, FL
Sea Castle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sea Castle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002720
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sea Castle Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sea Castle Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sea Castle Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Sea Castle Elementary School grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120018002720 · Miramar, FL Other · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 18.3:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sea Castle Elementary School grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sea Castle 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 878
Sea Castle Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Sea Castle Elementary School reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sea Castle Elementary School compares
Sea Castle Elementary School 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 6.3%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Sea Castle 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 Sea Castle 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 Sea Castle 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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sea Castle Elementary School
How many students attend Sea Castle Elementary School?
Sea Castle Elementary School has 878 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miramar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sea Castle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sea Castle Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sea Castle Elementary School?
69.5% of students at Sea Castle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sea Castle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sea Castle Elementary School is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sea Castle Elementary School?
Sea Castle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Sea Castle Elementary School rank among schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Sea Castle Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miramar on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sea Castle 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.