Colbert Elementary School
Tel:
(754)323-5100
- Colbert Elementary School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Colbert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Colbert Elementary School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colbert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2601 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 32% |
| Black | 72% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colbert Elementary School is Hallandale High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Mcnicol Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hollywood Mcnicol Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
0.2 miles
1602 S 27th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754)323-3400 0.2 6-8 771 - Hallandale Hallandale High School Grades: 9-12 | 1402 students
0.5 miles
720 Nw 9th Ave
Hallandale, FL 33009
(754)323-0900 0.5 9-12 1402 - Hallandale Lanier-james Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 85 students
0.5 miles
1050 Nw 7th Ct
Hallandale, FL 33009
(754)321-7350 0.5 1-12 85 - Hollywood Ben Gamla Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 578 students
0.7 miles
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954)342-4064 0.7 K-8 578 - Hollywood Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 72 students
0.7 miles
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954)342-4064 0.7 K-8 72
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