Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Fort Lauderdale (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 28 schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 150Bennett Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 242Stephen Foster Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 355College Preparatory Academy at Wellen ParkFort Lauderdale · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 438North Side Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 558Sunland Park AcademyFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 651Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 749Riverland Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 818Walker Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 979Floranada Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 1061Renaissance Charter School at TraditionFort Lauderdale · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 1179Harbordale Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 1239Rock Island Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.7
- 1337Westwood Heights Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.8
- 1433William Dandy Middle SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.8
- 1547Croissant Park Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.9
- 1680Virginia Shuman Young Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 1760Sunrise Middle SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.3
- 1884Bayview Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.6
- 1925North Fork Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.2
- 2051Tradition Preparatory High SchoolFort Lauderdale · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 20.3
- 2138Dillard Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.6
- 2232Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.2
- 2330Dillard 6-12Fort Lauderdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.2
- 2447New River Middle SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.0
- 2542Charter School of ExcellenceFort Lauderdale · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.4
- 2635Stranahan High SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 24.3
- 2762Fort Lauderdale High SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 24.6
- 2853Winthrop College Prep AcademyFort Lauderdale · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 40.6
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.0 | 49.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 2 | Stephen Foster Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 | 42.2 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 3 | College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 16.4 | 54.6 Top 50% | 44% Free/reduced-price lunch | 409 |
| 4 | North Side Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.6 | 38.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 5 | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 16.8 | 58.3 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 6 | Meadowbrook Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 | 51.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 693 |
| 7 | Riverland Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 | 48.9 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 8 | Walker Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 | 18.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 9 | Floranada Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.5 | 79.0 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 10 | Renaissance Charter School at Tradition Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.6 | 61.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 11 | Harbordale Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.3 | 79.0 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 12 | Rock Island Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.7 | 38.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 13 | Westwood Heights Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.8 | 37.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 14 | William Dandy Middle School Fort Lauderdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.8 | 32.9 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 15 | Croissant Park Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.9 | 46.9 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 16 | Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.0 | 79.9 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 17 | Sunrise Middle School Fort Lauderdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.3 | 59.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,141 |
| 18 | Bayview Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.6 | 84.1 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 19 | North Fork Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 | 25.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 20 | Tradition Preparatory High School Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 20.3 | 51.1 Top 50% | 36.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 956 |
| 21 | Dillard Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.6 | 38.0 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 556 |
| 22 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.2 | 32.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 23 | Dillard 6-12 Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 22.2 | 29.5 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,998 |
| 24 | New River Middle School Fort Lauderdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.0 | 47.0 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,566 |
| 25 | Charter School of Excellence Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 23.4 | 42.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 164 |
| 26 | Stranahan High School Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.3 | 34.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,286 |
| 27 | Fort Lauderdale High School Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.6 | 62.2 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 2,260 |
| 28 | Winthrop College Prep Academy Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 40.6 | 53.4 Top 50% | 26.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,055 |
Bennett Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Fort Lauderdale with Students per teacher 14.0. Of the 28 schools shown, 23 are public, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Fort Lauderdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Fort Lauderdale?
Bennett Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Fort Lauderdale with Students per teacher 14.0 (Enrollment: 294).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Fort Lauderdale ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.