Enrollment
347
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008705Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 39% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus compares
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
White 7.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is 24.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
29.1% of students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus rank among elementary schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks #9 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus a good school?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, 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.
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