Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dania 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dania Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dania Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dania Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dania Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1932 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
38%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dania Elementary School's ranking?
Dania Elementary School is ranked #1932 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dania Elementary School often compared to?
Dania Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dania Elementary School?
391 students attend Dania Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dania Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dania Elementary School?
Dania Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dania Elementary School offer ?
Dania Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dania Elementary School part of?
Dania Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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