Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Drew Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles Drew Elementary School serves the eastern part of Pompano Beach, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Drew Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Charles Drew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Drew Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2831 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
38%
Black
57%
21%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Charles Drew Elementary School is ranked #2831 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Charles Drew Elementary School often compared to?
Charles Drew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert C. Markham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Charles Drew Elementary School?
420 students attend Charles Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Charles Drew Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles Drew Elementary School?
Charles Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles Drew Elementary School offer ?
Charles Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Drew Elementary School part of?
Charles Drew Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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