Enrollment
152
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pompano Beach, FL
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008157Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 152
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+53% vs state
What stands out at Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Pompano Beach, Florida, enrolling 152 students.
Economic need is high: 79.4% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Pompano (K-5).
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 Pompano (K-5) compares
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 78.3%
African American 13.8%
White 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) 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 Pompano (K-5).
$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 Pompano (K-5) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)'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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)
How many students attend Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)?
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pompano Beach, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)?
79.4% of students at Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)?
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) rank among elementary schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pompano Beach, 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 Pompano Beach on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) a good school?
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Pompano (K-5), 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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