Serving 914 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Everglades Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Everglades Elementary School's student population of 914 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
58%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
23%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everglades Elementary School's ranking?
Everglades Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Elementary School often compared to?
Everglades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?
914 students attend Everglades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Everglades Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Everglades Elementary School offer ?
Everglades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Everglades Elementary School part of?
Everglades Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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