Enrollment
708
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in North Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.1% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 708 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #336, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% 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 Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd.
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 Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd compares
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd.
$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 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
- 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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauderd a good school?
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. 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 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.
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