NORTH BROWARD ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

8200 SW 17TH ST
NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

Charter School 665 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Broward Academy of Excellence (NBAE), located in North Lauderdale, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, aiming to provide a structured educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. As a tuition-free institution, it functions as a community-based alternative to traditional district-run public schools, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating specialized programs intended to foster critical thinking and lifelong learning. In addition to core subjects, NBAE places an emphasis on school culture and safety, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By maintaining a charter status, the academy offers a specific educational philosophy and operational style that provides local families with a distinct option for their children's elementary and middle school education.

665

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH BROWARD ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	68
Black	548
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
548 (82.4%)
Hispanic
68 (10.2%)
White
20 (3.0%)
Two or More
14 (2.1%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(954)718-2211
Website:	http://northbrowardcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH BROWARD ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH BROWARD ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	51.6%
Male	322	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)