Dania Elementary School
Dania Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dania Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dania Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Dania Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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
#1227 out of 3628 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
38%
35%

Black
37%
22%

White
15%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Dania Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 16, 2022 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 22, 2022 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 29, 2022 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2022 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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