Enrollment
169
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hallandale Beach, FL
South Broward Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for South Broward Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008237Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Broward Montessori Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hallandale Beach · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 169
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Broward Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hallandale Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+9% vs state
What stands out at South Broward Montessori Charter School
South Broward Montessori Charter School is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, enrolling 169 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% 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 South Broward Montessori Charter School.
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 South Broward Montessori Charter School compares
South Broward Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
41.4%
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 18.3%
African American 16.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, South Broward Montessori Charter School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes South Broward Montessori Charter School.
$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 South Broward Montessori Charter School 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 | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Broward Montessori Charter School'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 South Broward Montessori Charter School
How many students attend South Broward Montessori Charter School?
South Broward Montessori Charter School has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hallandale Beach, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Broward Montessori Charter School?
56.9% of students at South Broward Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Broward Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at South Broward Montessori Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Hallandale Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Broward Montessori Charter School?
South Broward Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 South Broward Montessori Charter School rank among public schools in Hallandale Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, South Broward Montessori Charter School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hallandale Beach, 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 Hallandale Beach on the city page.
Is South Broward Montessori Charter School a good school?
South Broward Montessori Charter School earns 15/100 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 South Broward Montessori Charter School, 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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