- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tamarac, FL
Tamarac Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tamarac Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000280
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamarac Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Tamarac · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamarac Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tamarac, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tamarac Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120018000280 · Tamarac, FL Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 17.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Tamarac Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tamarac Elementary School 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 553
Tamarac Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Tamarac Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamarac Elementary School compares
Tamarac Elementary School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 11.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Tamarac Elementary School 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 Tamarac Elementary School 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 Tamarac Elementary School'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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamarac Elementary School
How many students attend Tamarac Elementary School?
Tamarac Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tamarac, FL. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Tamarac Elementary School?
72.5% of students at Tamarac Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamarac Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tamarac Elementary School is African American at 54.2% of enrollment, in Tamarac, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamarac Elementary School?
Tamarac Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tamarac Elementary School rank among schools in Tamarac?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamarac Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tamarac, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tamarac on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Tamarac Elementary 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.