Dania Elementary School

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Dania Elementary School ranks 1380 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dania Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dania Beach, Florida, serving 414 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

Dania Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (36.96%) and Hispanic (35.02%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.1% to 42.2% over the past few years, and consistently lower test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the Broward County and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 36% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 52% for Broward County and 53% for Florida.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.05% to 75.85%, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Dania Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,868 to $17,114 over the past few years, it is still underperforming compared to nearby schools like Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science and Beachside Montessori Village, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the underlying issues, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, could be crucial in improving Dania Elementary School's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 SE 2nd Ave
Dania Beach, FL 33004

(754) 323-5350

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1380^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,114

Students who attend Dania Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Olsen Middle School
High:	South Broward High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.0%

Hispanic:

35.0%

White:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dania Elementary School ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 127^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.42. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Dania Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37%), Hispanic (35%), White (21%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dania Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 7^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Dania Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dania Elementary School is $17,114, which is the 7^th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dania 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 Dania Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	28.31	1248^th	1688	26.1%
2007	32.46	1269^th	1786	28.9%
2008	35.31	1239^th	1789	30.7%
2009	48.79	1010^th	1847	45.3%
2010	35.56	1326^th	1919	30.9%
2011	37.85	1306^th	1985	34.2%
2012	43.76	1136^th	1984	42.7%
2013	38.74	1261^st	2029	37.9%
2014	43.11	1181^st	2064	42.8%
2016	54.00	957^th	2087	54.1%
2017	34.79	1375^th	2112	34.9%
2018	47.16	1128^th	2118	46.7%
2019	52.52	1024^th	2182	53.1%
2021	41.11	1289^th	2247	42.6%
2022	44.85	1201^st	2219	45.9%
2023	34.49	1481^st	2240	33.9%
2024	38.42	1380^th	2256	38.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dania Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	279	113	13	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1989	276	144	11	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
1990	254	167	11	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
1991	265	193	5	69	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1992	276	204	3	81	4	n/a	n/a	0	568
1993	284	241	5	102	4	n/a	n/a	0	636
1994	295	235	10	111	4	n/a	n/a	0	655
1995	276	149	6	150	3	n/a	n/a	0	584
1996	276	149	6	150	3	n/a	n/a	0	584
1997	300	136	6	167	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	279	162	8	150	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
1999	242	165	3	158	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2000	253	160	2	158	2	n/a	n/a	0	575
2001	269	162	6	188	2	n/a	n/a	0	627
2002	270	175	7	260	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2003	270	175	7	260	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2004	252	169	12	274	2	n/a	n/a	0	709
2005	222	144	10	227	1	n/a	n/a	0	604
2006	210	176	5	214	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2007	158	174	8	192	1	n/a	n/a	22	555
2008	141	155	13	167	1	n/a	n/a	20	497
2009	136	179	16	171	1	n/a	n/a	25	528
2010	142	156	15	153	1	n/a	n/a	22	489
2011	140	135	11	136	2	0	19	0	443
2012	160	160	9	151	3	1	21	0	505
2013	132	160	9	166	1	1	19	0	488
2014	131	176	8	155	1	1	26	0	498
2015	120	182	10	192	2	2	21	0	529
2016	127	179	6	174	0	2	21	0	509
2017	120	201	14	177	0	1	17	0	530
2018	105	200	13	165	0	0	23	0	506
2019	99	181	16	150	0	0	26	0	472
2020	71	188	18	173	0	0	29	0	479
2021	60	148	15	149	0	0	25	0	397
2022	63	147	16	141	0	0	24	0	391
2023	87	153	8	145	0	0	21	0	414

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 Dania Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	24.0	18.9	50
1989	489	22.0	22.2	50.1
1990	486	24.0	20.2	49.2
1991	533	25.0	21.3	65.1
1992	568	28.0	20.2	56.9
1993	636	29.0	21.9	54.1
1994	655	31.0	21.1	53.9
1995	584	29.0	20.1	53.3
1996	584	29.0	20.1	53.3
1997	612	30.0	20.4	57.4
1998	601	28.0	21.5	57.7
1999	570	28.0	20.4	74.9
2000	575	24.0	24.0	73
2001	627	33.0	19.0	70.3
2002	714	53.0	13.5	75.4
2003	714	53.0	13.5	75.4
2004	709	50.0	14.2	81
2005	604	47.0	12.9	76.3
2006	605	43.0	14.1	74.5
2007	555	43.0	12.9	72.6
2008	497	46.5	10.7	84.3
2009	528	59.5	10.8	81.9
2010	489	42.5	11.5	80.1
2011	443	38.5	11.4	80.1
2012	505	39.5	12.7	76.6
2013	488	45.0	10.8	76.8
2014	498	45.0	11.0	79.3
2015	529	47.0	11.2	80.7
2016	509	44.0	11.5	85.3
2017	530	45.0	11.7	81.9
2018	506	43.0	11.7	84.8
2019	472	36.0	13.1	77.3
2020	479	33.0	14.5	79.5
2021	397	31.8	12.4	73
2022	391	28.9	13.4	74.9
2023	414	29.9	13.8	75.8

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 Dania Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	24.0	18.9	50
1989	489	22.0	22.2	50.1
1990	486	24.0	20.2	49.2
1991	533	25.0	21.3	65.1
1992	568	28.0	20.2	56.9
1993	636	29.0	21.9	54.1
1994	655	31.0	21.1	53.9
1995	584	29.0	20.1	53.3
1996	584	29.0	20.1	53.3
1997	612	30.0	20.4	57.4
1998	601	28.0	21.5	57.7
1999	570	28.0	20.4	74.9
2000	575	24.0	24.0	73
2001	627	33.0	19.0	70.3
2002	714	53.0	13.5	75.4
2003	714	53.0	13.5	75.4
2004	709	50.0	14.2	81
2005	604	47.0	12.9	76.3
2006	605	43.0	14.1	74.5
2007	555	43.0	12.9	72.6
2008	497	46.5	10.7	84.3
2009	528	59.5	10.8	81.9
2010	489	42.5	11.5	80.1
2011	443	38.5	11.4	80.1
2012	505	39.5	12.7	76.6
2013	488	45.0	10.8	76.8
2014	498	45.0	11.0	79.3
2015	529	47.0	11.2	80.7
2016	509	44.0	11.5	85.3
2017	530	45.0	11.7	81.9
2018	506	43.0	11.7	84.8
2019	472	36.0	13.1	77.3
2020	479	33.0	14.5	79.5
2021	397	31.8	12.4	73
2022	391	28.9	13.4	74.9
2023	414	29.9	13.8	75.8

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 Dania Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,965 (16.1%)	$10,212 (83.9%)	$12,177
2019	$1,827 (14.2%)	$11,021 (85.8%)	$12,848
2020	$1,761 (13.7%)	$11,107 (86.3%)	$12,868
2021	$2,282 (14.6%)	$13,345 (85.4%)	$15,627
2022	$4,613 (28.1%)	$11,815 (71.9%)	$16,428
2023	$3,682 (21.5%)	$13,431 (78.5%)	$17,114

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dania Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1024^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1481^st of 2240 Elementary schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dania Elementary School)	48	27	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dania Elementary School)	58	36	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dania Elementary School)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dania Elementary School)	75	58	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dania Elementary School)	48	51	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dania Elementary School)	71	55	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dania Elementary School)	46	54	8%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	44	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	48	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	472	414	12.3%
African American	181	153	15.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	8	50%
Hispanic	150	145	3.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	99	87	12.1%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.3%	75.8%	1.5%

Schools Near Dania 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
Dania Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 SE 2nd Ave	Dania Beach	33004	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5350	414	30	13.8	75.8%	87 (21.0%)	153 (37.0%)	145 (35.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	38.4	1380^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		34.5	1481^st of 2240 public elementary schools	33.9%	101	52.0	47.0	29.0				52.0	55.0	62.0				36.0						$17,114	$3,682	$13,431
Mary M Bethune Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2400 Meade St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-4900	413	30	13.7	90.3%	24 (5.8%)	300 (72.6%)	75 (18.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	24.7	1775^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.3%		25	1748^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.0%	27	40.0	39.0	35.0				58.0	44.0	43.0				27.0						$16,308	$3,404	$12,904
Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 NW 2nd St	Dania Beach	33004	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5150	307	19	16.1	88.6%	14 (4.6%)	208 (67.8%)	73 (23.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	25.7	1747^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.6%		22.2	1824^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.6%	77	38.0	34.0	43.0				48.0	57.0	41.0				29.0						$15,453	$2,872	$12,581
Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward	Public, Charter	K-5	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 816-6153	1,025	0	17.7	57.5%	326 (31.8%)	146 (14.2%)	516 (50.3%)	15 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.0%)	45.5	1206^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%		35	1470^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%	264	44.0	54.0	49.0				70.0	66.0	48.0				29.0						$7,211	$896	$6,315
Oakridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6700	449	31	14.4	81.7%	24 (5.3%)	161 (35.9%)	235 (52.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	13	2086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		11.9	2104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%	18	33.0	32.0	31.0				45.0	33.0	31.0				27.0						$17,979	$4,728	$13,251
Beachside Montessori Village	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2230 Lincoln St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-8050	793	43	18.4	34.9%	352 (44.4%)	63 (7.9%)	308 (38.8%)	19 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.2%)	95.4	42^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.1%		95.2	43^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	89.0	87.0	87.0	89.0	98.0	94.0	92.0	87.0	96.0	90.0	96.0	84.0	75.0	60.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$10,506	$1,096	$9,410
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	K-5	1705 Van Buren St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-6404	1,139	61	18.6	46.1%	713 (62.6%)	96 (8.4%)	282 (24.8%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.1%)	88.4	221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	90.2%		89.1	192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.4%	29	77.0	71.0	73.0				86.0	80.0	66.0	100.0			75.0						$8,540	$378	$8,162
Sunshine Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	229	14	16.3	57.6%	7 (3.1%)	88 (38.4%)	127 (55.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	18.4	1948^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%		9.9	2132^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.8%	184	37.0	42.0	29.0				46.0	33.0	43.0				18.0						$11,969	$1,443	$10,526
Hollywood Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Monroe St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6150	351	23	15.2	67.8%	91 (25.9%)	81 (23.1%)	152 (43.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	23.2	1818^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.4%		25.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	82	36.0	42.0	44.0				48.0	42.0	39.0				30.0						$16,983	$3,204	$13,779
Hollywood Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 Taft St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6200	699	42	16.4	50.6%	225 (32.2%)	92 (13.2%)	343 (49.1%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.4%)	70.7	624^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.3%		63.2	769^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.7%	145	61.0	65.0	64.0				75.0	70.0	56.0				54.0						$11,677	$1,780	$9,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Dania Elementary School

What district is Dania Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Dania Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Olsen Middle School
High : South Broward High School

What is the racial makeup of Dania Elementary School?

Students at Dania Elementary School are 37% African American, 35% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Dania Elementary School a good school?

Dania Elementary School ranks 1380^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dania Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Dania Elementary School.

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