Welleby Elementary School

Q: Is Welleby Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
728^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,315

Students who attend Welleby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westpine Middle School
High:	Piper High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.3%

Hispanic:

38.1%

White:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Welleby Elementary School ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 71^st among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.82. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.3%), Hispanic (38.1%), White (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welleby Elementary School is 16.9, which is the 84^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Welleby Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welleby Elementary School is $12,315, which is the 85^th 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 30^th 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
2006	83.88	228^th	1688	86.5%
2007	68.46	570^th	1786	68.1%
2008	70.81	511^th	1789	71.4%
2009	72.69	469^th	1847	74.6%
2010	63.36	751^st	1919	60.9%
2011	64.17	751^st	1985	62.2%
2012	57.53	846^th	1984	57.4%
2013	49.39	1018^th	2029	49.8%
2014	49.42	1040^th	2064	49.6%
2016	44.73	1155^th	2087	44.7%
2017	51.23	1028^th	2112	51.3%
2018	61.76	782^nd	2118	63.1%
2019	65.76	720^th	2182	67.0%
2021	45.57	1184^th	2247	47.3%
2022	63.65	771^st	2219	65.3%
2023	74.58	513^th	2240	77.1%
2024	65.82	728^th	2256	67.7%

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 720^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 513^th 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)	61	50	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)	75	52	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Welleby Elementary School)	62	63	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)	74	72	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Welleby Elementary School)	58	67	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Welleby Elementary School)	69	57	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Welleby Elementary School)	52	50	2%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	802	593	26.1%
African American	336	251	25.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	25	22	12%
Hispanic	291	226	22.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	110	59	46.4%
Two or More Races	36	32	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	61.6%	3.3%

Schools Near Welleby Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Welleby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 N Nob Hill Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8850	593	35	16.9	61.6%	59 (9.9%)	251 (42.3%)	226 (38.1%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	65.8	728^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.7%		74.6	513^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.1%	215	67.0	57.0	57.0				71.0	71.0	58.0				47.0						$12,315	$1,954	$10,361
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 N Hiatus Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8450	633	44	14.3	63.3%	97 (15.3%)	232 (36.7%)	255 (40.3%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.1%)	66.2	716^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.3%		66.7	700^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	16	54.0	56.0	66.0				59.0	64.0	69.0				66.0						$15,652	$3,254	$12,398
Franklin Academy Sunrise	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 NW 103 Ave	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 206-0850	1,381	71	19.4	55.5%	193 (14.0%)	446 (32.3%)	644 (46.6%)	46 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (3.7%)	74.2	542^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.0%		60.1	836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.7%	294	71.0	67.0	70.0	69.0	69.0	63.0	71.0	67.0	66.0	60.0	74.0	77.0	60.0	50.0	90.0	89.0	100.0	91.0	$8,195	$1,997	$6,198
Nob Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 NW 104th Ave	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7200	541	33	16.3	56.7%	106 (19.6%)	183 (33.8%)	213 (39.4%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	63.3	790^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.0%		65.4	727^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	63	60.0	57.0	58.0				62.0	65.0	66.0				53.0						$12,974	$2,160	$10,813
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 N Pine Island Rd	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6450	568	39	14.7	73.6%	42 (7.4%)	297 (52.3%)	188 (33.1%)	18 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.5%)	37	1432^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.5%		37	1417^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.7%	15	48.0	35.0	53.0				61.0	46.0	52.0				37.0						$14,565	$3,095	$11,469
Banyan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5350	401	27	14.8	73.1%	33 (8.2%)	263 (65.6%)	90 (22.4%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	50.9	1075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.3%		42.9	1256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.9%	181	63.0	49.0	61.0				50.0	51.0	52.0				53.0						$15,107	$2,449	$12,659
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	816	42	19.4	62.5%	64 (7.8%)	523 (64.1%)	164 (20.1%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.2%)	67	699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.0%		63.7	759^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.1%	60	59.0	69.0	57.0				68.0	71.0	50.0				61.0						$9,489	$1,387	$8,102
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5703 NW 94th Ave	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5750	909	52	17.6	61.5%	107 (11.8%)	466 (51.3%)	275 (30.3%)	21 (2.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	54.1	991^st of 2256 public elementary schools	56.1%		51.5	1065^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.5%	74	57.0	49.0	66.0				57.0	53.0	60.0				48.0						$11,079	$2,357	$8,722
Central Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	777 N Nob Hill Rd	Plantation	33324	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5700	705	37	19.0	39.9%	228 (32.3%)	105 (14.9%)	274 (38.9%)	57 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	85.6	292^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%		86.4	259^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	33	77.0	75.0	68.0				83.0	81.0	77.0				57.0						$10,294	$1,285	$9,008
Everest Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10038-10044 W. McNab Rd	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 532-3015	153	7	21.8	98.0%	14 (9.2%)	77 (50.3%)	55 (35.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	96.3	31^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.6%		8.3	2166^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.3%	2135	84.0	92.0	69.0	95.0	80.0	78.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	91.0	70.0	100.0	52.0	100.0			68.0	$9,149	$1,295	$7,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Welleby Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Welleby Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Westpine Middle School
High : Piper High School

How many students attend Welleby Elementary School?

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

Is Welleby Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Welleby Elementary School?

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

What district is Welleby Elementary School in?

Broward

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