Enrollment
992
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parkland, FL
Somerset Parkland Academy
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Parkland Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008889Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Parkland Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Parkland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Parkland Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Parkland Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Parkland, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Parkland Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Parkland Academy
Somerset Parkland Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Parkland, Florida, enrolling 992 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 992 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (40%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 992 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Parkland Academy.
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 Parkland Academy compares
Somerset Parkland Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 992 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 41.3%
White 40.0%
Asian 7.7%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Somerset Parkland Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Somerset Parkland Academy.
$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 Parkland Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Parkland Academy'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 (~992 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Parkland Academy
How many students attend Somerset Parkland Academy?
Somerset Parkland Academy has 992 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parkland, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Parkland Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Parkland Academy is 20.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Parkland Academy?
18.0% of students at Somerset Parkland Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Parkland Academy?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Parkland Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Parkland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Parkland Academy?
Somerset Parkland Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Parkland Academy rank among public schools in Parkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Parkland Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Parkland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parkland on the city page.
Is Somerset Parkland Academy a good school?
Somerset Parkland Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Parkland 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.
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