- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Somerset Academy
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018004320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018004320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Somerset Academy held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120018004320 · Pembroke Pines, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
645 enr · 22.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Academy held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy 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 645
Somerset Academy
645 students
What this shows Somerset Academy reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy compares
Somerset Academy 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 10.7%
White 9.6%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Somerset Academy 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 Somerset Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy'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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy
How many students attend Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy?
32.7% of students at Somerset Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy ranks #4 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, 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.