- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miramar, FL
Silver Shores Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Shores Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018003814
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Shores Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Shores Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Shores Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Silver Shores Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120018003814 · Miramar, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Silver Shores Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Silver Shores 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 339
Silver Shores Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Silver Shores Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Shores Elementary School compares
Silver Shores 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 38.3%
White 8.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Silver Shores 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 Shores 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Shores 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Shores Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Shores Elementary School?
Silver Shores Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miramar, FL. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Shores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Shores Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% 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 Shores Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Silver Shores Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Shores Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Shores Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Shores Elementary School?
Silver Shores Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shores Elementary School rank among schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Shores Elementary School ranks #4 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 Silver Shores 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.