Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Royal Palm 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Royal Palm Elementary School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Palm Elementary School's student population of 704 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Royal Palm 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 Royal Palm Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#2895 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
92%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Palm Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Palm Elementary School is ranked #2895 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Royal Palm Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Palm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavour Primary Learning Center, Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Royal Palm Elementary School?
704 students attend Royal Palm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Royal Palm Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Palm Elementary School?
Royal Palm Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Royal Palm Elementary School offer ?
Royal Palm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Palm Elementary School part of?
Royal Palm Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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