At a glance
Reported students
708
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
33.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder: 708 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
33.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 721
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in North Lauderdale. It is one of 323 current school records connected to Broward. NCES reports 708 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 33.7:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.9%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder
- 1How do the reported 33.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black57.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Broward
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Royal Palm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
704 reported students
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
713 reported students
Beachside Montessori Village
Elementary · Grades PK–08
718 reported students
Floranada Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
719 reported students
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
693 reported students
Nova Blanche Forman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
731 reported students
Public schools near Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lauderdale Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 605 | 0.4 mi |
| Morrow Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 512 | 0.6 mi |
| Atlantic West Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 579 | 1 mi |
| Imagine Charter School at N Lauderdale Elementary · Charter · Broward | KG–05 | 416 | 1.1 mi |
| Broadview Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 636 | 1.3 mi |
| Pinewood Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 551 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder serve?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Broward.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder reported 708 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 721 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder?
The calculated ratio is 33.7:1, based on 708 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder in?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder is part of Broward, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which operates 323 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Lauderdale Elementary School (0.4 mi), Morrow Elementary School (0.6 mi), Atlantic West Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.