- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke Pines, FL
Silver Palms Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Palms Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002984
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Palms Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Palms Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Palms Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Silver Palms Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120018002984 · Pembroke Pines, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Silver Palms Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver Palms 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 450
Silver Palms Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Silver Palms Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Palms Elementary School compares
Silver Palms 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 26.0%
White 16.7%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Silver Palms Elementary School is more 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 Silver Palms 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Palms 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Palms Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Palms Elementary School?
Silver Palms Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Palms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Palms Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Silver Palms Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Silver Palms Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Palms Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Palms Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Palms Elementary School?
Silver Palms Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Silver Palms Elementary School rank among schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Palms Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Pembroke Pines, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Silver Palms 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.