- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120018008705 · Pembroke Pines, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
347 enr · 24.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus 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 347
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
347 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus compares
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.