- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Margate, FL
West Broward Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Broward Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120018008118Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Broward Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Margate · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Broward Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Broward Academy ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Margate, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
West Broward Academy grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 120018008118 · Margate, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
770 enr · 33.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
West Broward Academy grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Broward 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 770
West Broward Academy
770 students
What this shows West Broward Academy reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Broward Academy compares
West Broward 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 | 33.5:1 | ▲ 88% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, West Broward Academy 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 West Broward Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Broward 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 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Broward Academy
How many students attend West Broward Academy?
West Broward Academy has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Margate, FL. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broward Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broward Academy is 33.5:1, which is 88% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Broward Academy?
61.5% of students at West Broward Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Broward Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Broward Academy is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Margate, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Broward Academy?
West Broward Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Broward Academy rank among public schools in Margate?
By Resource Investment Index, West Broward Academy ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Margate, 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 Margate on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides West Broward 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.