Welleby Elementary School

Summary:

Welleby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sunrise, Florida, serving 593 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on resource allocation, though it faces challenges with rising chronic absenteeism rates.

Welleby Elementary has a racially diverse student body, with a makeup of 9.95% White, 42.33% African American, 38.11% Hispanic, and 3.71% Asian students. The school consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with its 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate reaching 67% compared to 57% for Broward and 55% for the state. However, Welleby lags behind some higher-performing charter schools in the area, such as Everest Charter School, which ranked 31st out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024.

While Welleby's spending per student has increased from $8,819 in 2019-2020 to $12,315 in 2022-2023, the school has seen a significant rise in chronic absenteeism, from 6.1% to 24.3% over the same period. This is an area of concern that the school and district should address, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Despite these challenges, Welleby Elementary remains a relatively high-performing public school within the Broward County district, offering a diverse and academically strong environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3230 N Nob Hill Rd
       Sunrise, FL  33351


(754) 322-8850

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
728th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,315 Help


Students who attend Welleby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westpine Middle School
High:    Piper High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.3%
Hispanic:
38.1%
White:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Welleby Elementary School ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 71st 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 65.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: African American (42.3%), Hispanic (38.1%), White (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welleby 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 Welleby Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welleby Elementary School is $12,315, which is the 85th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Welleby 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 Welleby Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.88 228th 1688 86.5%
2007 68.46 570th 1786 68.1%
2008 70.81 511th 1789 71.4%
2009 72.69 469th 1847 74.6%
2010 63.36 751st 1919 60.9%
2011 64.17 751st 1985 62.2%
2012 57.53 846th 1984 57.4%
2013 49.39 1018th 2029 49.8%
2014 49.42 1040th 2064 49.6%
2016 44.73 1155th 2087 44.7%
2017 51.23 1028th 2112 51.3%
2018 61.76 782nd 2118 63.1%
2019 65.76 720th 2182 67.0%
2021 45.57 1184th 2247 47.3%
2022 63.65 771st 2219 65.3%
2023 74.58 513th 2240 77.1%
2024 65.82 728th 2256 67.7%
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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 Welleby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 703 73 31 48 5 n/a n/a 0 860
1994 772 96 23 72 4 n/a n/a 0 967
1995 790 119 25 108 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
1996 790 119 25 108 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
1997 792 132 29 127 3 n/a n/a 0 1083
1998 717 146 30 133 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
1999 652 178 38 157 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
2000 591 218 47 184 2 n/a n/a 0 1042
2001 539 246 43 210 1 n/a n/a 0 1039
2002 442 317 50 226 3 n/a n/a 0 1038
2003 442 317 50 226 3 n/a n/a 0 1038
2004 410 304 49 251 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
2005 364 305 49 250 2 n/a n/a 0 970
2006 330 297 54 257 3 n/a n/a 0 941
2007 263 267 57 213 4 n/a n/a 59 863
2008 247 323 48 210 2 n/a n/a 41 871
2009 246 332 35 209 3 n/a n/a 48 873
2010 206 296 32 217 3 n/a n/a 59 813
2011 190 312 33 217 3 0 59 0 814
2012 207 271 31 238 2 1 53 0 803
2013 202 291 32 227 1 0 46 0 799
2014 179 269 38 216 1 0 44 0 747
2015 168 279 38 220 1 1 31 0 738
2016 135 312 35 220 1 2 41 0 746
2017 142 328 27 264 1 3 33 0 798
2018 134 332 28 283 1 2 35 0 815
2019 110 336 25 291 2 2 36 0 802
2020 92 316 29 287 2 2 27 0 755
2021 81 303 31 270 2 2 30 0 719
2022 54 262 27 241 1 2 27 0 614
2023 59 251 22 226 2 1 32 0 593

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 Welleby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 860 38.0 22.6 9.3
1994 967 41.0 23.6 10
1995 1044 43.0 24.3 11.9
1996 1044 43.0 24.3 11.9
1997 1083 44.0 24.6 13.8
1998 1029 44.0 23.4 14.2
1999 1028 43.0 23.9 25.7
2000 1042 45.0 23.2 23.6
2001 1039 47.0 22.1 25.2
2002 1038 46.0 22.6 30.3
2003 1038 46.0 22.6 30.3
2004 1015 50.0 20.3 28.2
2005 970 52.0 18.7 33.1
2006 941 56.0 16.8 30.2
2007 863 51.0 16.9 39.7
2008 871 56.0 15.6 43.5
2009 873 69.8 15.2 48
2010 813 54.0 15.0 57.8
2011 814 52.4 15.5 57.7
2012 803 48.5 16.5 58.8
2013 799 50.0 15.9 62.2
2014 747 51.0 14.6 63.9
2015 738 46.0 16.0 68.7
2016 746 48.0 15.5 69.8
2017 798 51.0 15.6 70.9
2018 815 49.0 16.6 73.3
2019 802 47.0 17.0 64.8
2020 755 44.0 17.1 63.6
2021 719 42.0 17.1 59.4
2022 614 38.0 16.1 59.4
2023 593 35.0 16.9 61.6

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 Welleby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 860 38.0 22.6 9.3
1994 967 41.0 23.6 10
1995 1044 43.0 24.3 11.9
1996 1044 43.0 24.3 11.9
1997 1083 44.0 24.6 13.8
1998 1029 44.0 23.4 14.2
1999 1028 43.0 23.9 25.7
2000 1042 45.0 23.2 23.6
2001 1039 47.0 22.1 25.2
2002 1038 46.0 22.6 30.3
2003 1038 46.0 22.6 30.3
2004 1015 50.0 20.3 28.2
2005 970 52.0 18.7 33.1
2006 941 56.0 16.8 30.2
2007 863 51.0 16.9 39.7
2008 871 56.0 15.6 43.5
2009 873 69.8 15.2 48
2010 813 54.0 15.0 57.8
2011 814 52.4 15.5 57.7
2012 803 48.5 16.5 58.8
2013 799 50.0 15.9 62.2
2014 747 51.0 14.6 63.9
2015 738 46.0 16.0 68.7
2016 746 48.0 15.5 69.8
2017 798 51.0 15.6 70.9
2018 815 49.0 16.6 73.3
2019 802 47.0 17.0 64.8
2020 755 44.0 17.1 63.6
2021 719 42.0 17.1 59.4
2022 614 38.0 16.1 59.4
2023 593 35.0 16.9 61.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Welleby Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $571 (7.2%) $7,326 (92.8%) $7,897
2019 $667 (8.1%) $7,528 (91.9%) $8,195
2020 $608 (6.9%) $8,211 (93.1%) $8,819
2021 $908 (8.9%) $9,342 (91.1%) $10,250
2022 $3,482 (26.8%) $9,534 (73.2%) $13,016
2023 $1,954 (15.9%) $10,361 (84.1%) $12,315

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Welleby 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 720th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 513th of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Welleby Elementary School)6150
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)7552
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Welleby Elementary School)6263
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)7472
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Welleby Elementary School)5867
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Welleby Elementary School)5250
 2%
   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 Students802593
 26.1%
African American336251
 25.3%
American Indian22
Asian2522
 12%
Hispanic291226
 22.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White11059
 46.4%
Two or More Races3632
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%61.6%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Welleby Elementary School

Students who attend Welleby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westpine Middle School
High : Piper High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Welleby Elementary School.

Welleby Elementary School ranks 728th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Welleby Elementary School are 42% African American, 38% Hispanic, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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