- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Lauderdale, FL
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018007780Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018007780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120018007780 · North Lauderdale, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
708 enr · 20.2:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd 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 708
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd
708 students
What this shows Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd compares
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$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 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd is about as mixed as 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 Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd'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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd?
86.1% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd rank among elementary schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Lauderdale, 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 North Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd, 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.