Serving 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Lakes 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Lakes Elementary School serves the east part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Park Lakes Elementary School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Lakes Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1906 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-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 Park Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Park Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1906 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Park Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Park Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Park Lakes Elementary School?
903 students attend Park Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Park Lakes Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Lakes Elementary School?
Park Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Park Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Lakes Elementary School part of?
Park Lakes Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school. my daughter is an honor roll student.
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