Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flamingo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flamingo Elementary School is located in the east part of Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving an attendance zone that spans approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flamingo Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Flamingo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flamingo Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1257 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flamingo Elementary School's ranking?
Flamingo Elementary School is ranked #1257 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Flamingo Elementary School often compared to?
Flamingo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sawgrass Elementary School, Fox Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Flamingo Elementary School?
642 students attend Flamingo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Flamingo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flamingo Elementary School?
Flamingo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flamingo Elementary School offer ?
Flamingo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flamingo Elementary School part of?
Flamingo Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
At Flamingo, only the gifted get educated. Children who attend this school because they need education walk out without knowing the basic skills. Everything is biased for the affluent. Only certain parents are hand picked.
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