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Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools had most of their students enrolled in sixth-grade during 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools' sixth-grade had the highest student enrollment per grade in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Overall, there were 266 students enrolled in district’s sixth-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 9.4% of the student body in the district.

The number of students in the sixth-grade grew by 4.7% compared to the year before.

Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools also had a high enrollment for the seventh-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.

Within the district, A. D. Henderson University School & FAU High School had the most sixth-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. A. D. Henderson University School & FAU High School had the fewest.

Data showed that Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools enrolled a total of 2,834 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 17th lowest enrollment in Florida.

It was also ranked 17th lowest in the year before.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison
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Enrollment Numbers Among Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools in 2023-24 School Year
SchoolsNumber of Students
A. D. Henderson University School & FAU High School1,333
Total Florida Atlantic University Lab School Distirct2,834

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