CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL

4515 STATE ROAD 7
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33319

www.centralcharterschool.org

Charter School 1,192 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Central Charter School, located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under a philosophy that emphasizes academic excellence and character development, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, well-rounded education designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured learning environment, the school aims to foster both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility within its diverse student body.

The school’s curriculum is centered on core academic subjects, often complemented by enrichment programs and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. As a charter institution, Central Charter School operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specific educational strategies tailored to its community's needs, often emphasizing parental involvement and a partnership between teachers and families. Its location on State Road 7 serves as a central hub for families in the Lauderdale Lakes area, providing a distinct alternative to traditional district-run public schools.

1,192

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	41
Black	1,128
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
1,128 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (3.4 %)
White
12 (1.0 %)
Two or More
8 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)735-6295
Website:	http://www.centralcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 128

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 131

Grade 6 154

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	163
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	131
Grade 6	154
Grade 7	132
Grade 8	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	629	52.8%
Male	563	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)