Driftwood Elementary School
- Driftwood Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Driftwood Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Driftwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Driftwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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 | #2015 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 32% |
| Black | 18% | 22% |
| White | 11% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 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 Driftwood Elementary School is The Quest Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Driftwood Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hollywood Driftwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1359 students
0.2 miles
2751 N 70th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754)323-3100 0.2 6-8 1359 - Hollywood Sheridan Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 686 students
0.3 miles
2310 N 70th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754)323-7350 0.3 PK-5 686 - Fort Lauderdale Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 147 students
0.6 miles
2550 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954)423-9704 0.6 K-5 147 - Hollywood The Quest Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 128 students
0.7 miles
6401 Charleston St
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754)321-7500 0.7 PK-12 128 - Hollywood Igeneration Empowerment Academy Of Davie Charter School
0.8 miles
777 Davie Rd Ext
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754)321-2600 0.8 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 2 It is an okay school. But it should have an art program. - Posted by Student/Alumni |
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