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BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL SOUTH BROWARD

6511 W SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION, FL 33313BROWARD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
267
Students
Total enrolled
$13,387
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
26.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 73% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 267 students in grades KG–08 in PLANTATION, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,387 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL SOUTH BROWARD is a mid-sized elementary in PLANTATION, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 267 students. The district invests $13,387 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL SOUTH BROWARD

267
Total Students
26.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution138 male · 129 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 222 students
Student Composition
19%
23%
51%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black51%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120018007770

Academic Outcomes at BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL SOUTH BROWARD

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33313

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,387Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,387
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,890
Student Support$2,543
Administration$1,606
Operations$2,008
Other$1,339
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,387 spent per student, an estimated $5,930 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
50%
State government
31.2%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOLINDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLLYONS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOLWESTERN HIGH SCHOOLMARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOLCORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL
+22 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyBroward County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBROWARD →
Phone: (954)587-8348
NCES ID: 120018007770
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PLANTATION seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BROWARD
High
CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOL
4,716 students · 09–12
18% FRL
High
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
3,566 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
High
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
3,504 students · 09–12
● 50 opp24% FRL
High
CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL
2,762 students · 09–12
● 42 opp58% FRL
High
J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
2,586 students · 09–12
● 52 opp54% FRL
High
WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
2,586 students · 09–12
33% FRL
High
CHARLES W FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
2,475 students · 09–12
● 46 opp57% FRL
High
SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
2,397 students · 09–12
● 29 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6511 W SUNRISE BLVD, PLANTATION, FL 33313
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.