Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanders Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanders Park Elementary School serves the eastern part of Pompano Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanders Park Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanders Park 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 Sanders Park Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#2202 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 Sanders Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sanders Park Elementary School is ranked #2202 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sanders Park Elementary School?
413 students attend Sanders Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sanders Park Elementary School students are Black, 15% 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 Sanders Park Elementary School?
Sanders Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sanders Park Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanders Park Elementary School part of?
Sanders Park Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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