- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Somerset Parkland Academy held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120018008889 · Parkland, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
992 enr · 20.7:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Parkland Academy held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Parkland 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 992
Somerset Parkland Academy
992 students
What this shows Somerset Parkland Academy reports 992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Parkland Academy compares
Somerset Parkland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~992 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.