- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sunland Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sunland Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000189
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunland Park Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #22 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunland Park Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunland Park Academy ranks #22 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Sunland Park Academy grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120018000189 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.7:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sunland Park Academy grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunland Park 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 353
Sunland Park Academy
353 students
What this shows Sunland Park Academy reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunland Park Academy compares
Sunland Park Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Sunland Park Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunland Park Academy 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 Sunland Park 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 other 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunland Park Academy
How many students attend Sunland Park Academy?
Sunland Park Academy has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Academy is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunland Park Academy?
90.6% of students at Sunland Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunland Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sunland Park Academy is African American at 89.8% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunland Park Academy?
Sunland Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Sunland Park Academy rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunland Park Academy ranks #22 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sunland Park 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.