Oakland Park Elementary School

Summary:

Oakland Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 576 students in grades PK-5 in the Broward County School District in Oakland Park, Florida. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (62.33%) and African American (30.56%) student population, with lower percentages of White, Asian, and other racial groups.

Despite receiving adequate funding, with per-student spending ranging from $10,403 to $14,455 over the past few years, Oakland Park Elementary School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.2% to 47.2%, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates often 10-30 percentage points below the district and state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.14% to 83.16%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Floranada Elementary School and Bayview Elementary School, which have significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates and substantially higher test scores, Oakland Park Elementary School's performance stands out as an area of concern. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,505 and 2,110 out of over 2,200 schools, and has received 0-2 out of 5 stars from School Digger, indicating poor overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 936 NE 33rd St
       Oakland Park, FL  33334


(754) 322-7500

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1918th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,455 Help


Students who attend Oakland Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James S. Rickards Middle School
High:    Northeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.3%
African American:
30.6%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakland Park Elementary School ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 178th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.3%), African American (30.6%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakland Park Elementary School is 16.9, which is the 84th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Oakland Park Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland Park Elementary School is $14,455, which is the 36th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oakland Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakland Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.79 1237th 1688 26.7%
2007 39.44 1148th 1786 35.7%
2008 34.06 1261st 1789 29.5%
2009 35.50 1292nd 1847 30.0%
2010 40.77 1221st 1919 36.4%
2011 32.84 1418th 1985 28.6%
2012 19.70 1674th 1984 15.6%
2013 22.93 1654th 2029 18.5%
2014 20.65 1736th 2064 15.9%
2016 9.42 1975th 2087 5.4%
2017 13.05 1949th 2112 7.7%
2018 13.09 1947th 2118 8.1%
2019 18.51 1875th 2182 14.1%
2021 24.90 1705th 2247 24.1%
2022 32.20 1505th 2219 32.2%
2023 11.61 2110th 2240 5.8%
2024 19.42 1918th 2256 15.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakland Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 103 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1989 376 121 8 63 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 342 160 11 72 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 308 176 13 92 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 343 205 15 92 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 358 222 12 106 6 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 344 211 12 118 5 n/a n/a 0 690
1995 308 228 12 137 4 n/a n/a 0 689
1996 308 228 12 137 4 n/a n/a 0 689
1997 323 236 11 147 4 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 282 244 8 140 7 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 276 231 12 152 3 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 236 261 10 166 4 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 238 271 12 186 6 n/a n/a 0 713
2002 174 245 12 241 3 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 174 245 12 241 3 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 175 247 10 255 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2005 168 271 12 240 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 172 275 15 231 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 146 242 11 234 1 n/a n/a 16 650
2008 108 249 11 225 0 n/a n/a 21 614
2009 99 257 9 218 0 n/a n/a 23 606
2010 88 253 9 210 1 n/a n/a 23 584
2011 70 286 7 199 1 0 14 0 577
2012 76 314 8 207 1 0 15 0 621
2013 84 292 8 208 2 1 13 0 608
2014 76 285 4 216 2 1 12 0 596
2015 74 294 6 228 1 1 11 0 615
2016 75 276 6 270 2 1 10 0 640
2017 77 252 5 294 1 1 21 0 651
2018 66 268 4 296 0 0 19 0 653
2019 51 237 6 290 0 1 18 0 603
2020 39 245 1 328 0 0 18 0 631
2021 25 216 2 293 0 0 13 0 549
2022 27 198 1 313 0 0 12 0 551
2023 28 176 3 359 0 1 9 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakland Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 23.0 22.8 29.1
1989 568 28.0 20.2 33.3
1990 585 32.0 18.2 37.9
1991 590 29.0 20.3 48
1992 656 30.0 21.8 38.6
1993 704 30.0 23.5 47.6
1994 690 34.0 20.3 49.6
1995 689 35.0 19.7 55.4
1996 689 35.0 19.7 55.4
1997 721 34.0 21.2 48.8
1998 681 39.0 17.5 53.9
1999 674 32.0 21.1 62.9
2000 677 27.0 25.1 64.7
2001 713 34.0 21.0 67
2002 675 35.0 19.3 81
2003 675 35.0 19.3 81
2004 687 38.0 18.1 81.2
2005 691 42.0 16.5 70.9
2006 693 46.0 15.1 73
2007 650 42.0 15.5 54.3
2008 614 43.0 14.3 84.3
2009 606 51.0 14.4 93.1
2010 584 40.0 14.6 94.5
2011 577 38.8 14.8 88.2
2012 621 40.5 15.3 91.1
2013 608 43.0 14.1 86.5
2014 596 40.0 14.9 89.6
2015 615 38.0 16.1 93
2016 640 42.0 15.2 91.1
2017 651 43.0 15.1 91.6
2018 653 46.0 14.1 92.3
2019 603 39.0 15.4 90.4
2020 631 40.0 15.7 88.7
2021 549 40.0 13.7 77
2022 551 32.0 17.2 71.1
2023 576 34.0 16.9 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakland Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 526 23.0 22.8 29.1
1989 568 28.0 20.2 33.3
1990 585 32.0 18.2 37.9
1991 590 29.0 20.3 48
1992 656 30.0 21.8 38.6
1993 704 30.0 23.5 47.6
1994 690 34.0 20.3 49.6
1995 689 35.0 19.7 55.4
1996 689 35.0 19.7 55.4
1997 721 34.0 21.2 48.8
1998 681 39.0 17.5 53.9
1999 674 32.0 21.1 62.9
2000 677 27.0 25.1 64.7
2001 713 34.0 21.0 67
2002 675 35.0 19.3 81
2003 675 35.0 19.3 81
2004 687 38.0 18.1 81.2
2005 691 42.0 16.5 70.9
2006 693 46.0 15.1 73
2007 650 42.0 15.5 54.3
2008 614 43.0 14.3 84.3
2009 606 51.0 14.4 93.1
2010 584 40.0 14.6 94.5
2011 577 38.8 14.8 88.2
2012 621 40.5 15.3 91.1
2013 608 43.0 14.1 86.5
2014 596 40.0 14.9 89.6
2015 615 38.0 16.1 93
2016 640 42.0 15.2 91.1
2017 651 43.0 15.1 91.6
2018 653 46.0 14.1 92.3
2019 603 39.0 15.4 90.4
2020 631 40.0 15.7 88.7
2021 549 40.0 13.7 77
2022 551 32.0 17.2 71.1
2023 576 34.0 16.9 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakland Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,461 (14.5%) $8,590 (85.5%) $10,051
2019 $2,344 (21.3%) $8,675 (78.7%) $11,019
2020 $1,340 (12.9%) $9,063 (87.1%) $10,403
2021 $2,244 (16.4%) $11,475 (83.6%) $13,719
2022 $3,841 (28.9%) $9,436 (71.1%) $13,277
2023 $3,294 (22.8%) $11,160 (77.2%) $14,455

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1875th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2110th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Park Elementary School)6454
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakland Park Elementary School)4339
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Park Elementary School)3842
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Park Elementary School)3128
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Park Elementary School)3363
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Park Elementary School)3635
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Oakland Park Elementary School)1736
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603576
 4.5%
African American237176
 25.7%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic290359
 23.8%
Pacific Islander11
White5128
 45.1%
Two or More Races189
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%83.2%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Park Elementary School

Students at Oakland Park Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 31% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Oakland Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : James S. Rickards Middle School
High : Northeast High School

Oakland Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Oakland Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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