Hollywood Central Elementary School

Summary:

Hollywood Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hollywood, Florida, with a student population of 351. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, and has consistently received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in Florida.

Hollywood Central Elementary has several key metrics that differentiate it from other schools. It has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.1% to 49.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also lags behind the district and state averages in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, with its 5th grade science proficiency rate at 30% compared to 52% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67-71% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Hollywood Central Elementary to other nearby schools in the same district, it performs significantly worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, Beachside Montessori Village, located just 0.93 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate. However, Hollywood Central Elementary has a diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White, African American, and Hispanic students, which is not reflected in the nearby schools. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population suggest the school may be facing significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, and the additional resources provided through higher per-student spending may not be sufficient to overcome these challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 Monroe St
       Hollywood, FL  33020


(754) 323-6150

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1818th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,983 Help


Students who attend Hollywood Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Olsen Middle School
High:    South Broward High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
White:
25.9%
African American:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Compare Details Hollywood Central Elementary School ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 171st 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 23.22. (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 Student population at Hollywood Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), White (25.9%), African American (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollywood Central Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 27th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollywood Central Elementary School is $16,983, which is the 8th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hollywood Central 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 Hollywood Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.49 889th 1688 47.3%
2007 35.69 1213th 1786 32.1%
2008 51.56 915th 1789 48.9%
2009 48.54 1019th 1847 44.8%
2010 54.51 940th 1919 51.0%
2011 37.41 1318th 1985 33.6%
2012 44.54 1121st 1984 43.5%
2013 47.52 1060th 2029 47.8%
2014 47.31 1083rd 2064 47.5%
2016 27.40 1567th 2087 24.9%
2017 18.52 1826th 2112 13.5%
2018 22.93 1712th 2118 19.2%
2019 17.18 1907th 2182 12.6%
2021 13.35 2041st 2247 9.2%
2022 16.29 1963rd 2219 11.5%
2023 25.36 1736th 2240 22.5%
2024 23.22 1818th 2256 19.4%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Open Quote I used to go to this school as a kid, it was higher rated back then. I’m not sure why it’s so lowly rated now. Now my son goes to this school and he’s doing fantastic and doesn’t want to leave. I don’t really have any complaints to this day. His teachers have all been wonderful. Office is just ok though. All the school events are pretty awesome. And principal is very attentive and caring. Close Quote


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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Open Quote Just a quick note to say a heartfelt thank you for what has been an excellent year academically and socially for our son. The nurturing school environment has been exactly what he needed, dedicated and excellent teachers that I have encountered throughout the course of my son's education at Hollywood Central Elementary.
Thanks for believing in our son and making him believe in his own abilities.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and many thanks towards the School, Teachers, office staff, support staff, thank to all the ones who have a big heart and a desire to make the world a better place one kid at a time. Thank you for all your selfless sacrifices. Thank you for taking good care of our child.
My son attended Hollywood Central Elementary from kindergarten-5th grade.
The biggest compliment a teacher can get is when a student goes home and says ‘Mom I had a great day at school’ Our child did that every day.
There is nothing more satisfying for parents than to know that their child is being given the same amount of love and care as at home. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hollywood Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 249 17 37 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1989 387 205 8 54 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1990 372 185 6 62 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 405 178 15 87 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1992 400 198 13 92 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 444 190 17 83 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1994 468 190 21 104 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 507 193 21 127 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1996 507 193 21 127 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1997 589 177 20 168 2 n/a n/a 0 956
1998 649 187 18 207 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
1999 684 218 13 215 1 n/a n/a 0 1131
2000 643 216 16 270 4 n/a n/a 0 1149
2001 672 202 14 290 5 n/a n/a 0 1183
2002 629 242 15 360 2 n/a n/a 0 1248
2003 629 242 15 360 2 n/a n/a 0 1248
2004 520 212 18 301 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
2005 413 120 19 231 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 384 100 18 222 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 332 89 21 209 2 n/a n/a 29 682
2008 344 64 22 200 1 n/a n/a 38 669
2009 337 66 22 190 1 n/a n/a 34 650
2010 312 72 21 248 2 n/a n/a 24 679
2011 266 72 11 229 4 0 30 0 612
2012 290 72 16 220 1 1 28 0 628
2013 236 88 16 175 0 0 19 0 534
2014 228 113 11 184 2 0 18 0 556
2015 205 106 6 204 1 0 24 0 546
2016 144 102 9 186 0 0 24 0 465
2017 136 129 11 192 0 0 17 0 485
2018 115 111 15 186 2 0 23 0 452
2019 122 104 3 185 2 0 22 0 438
2020 125 89 5 180 1 0 27 0 427
2021 90 86 7 160 1 0 21 0 365
2022 72 87 5 153 0 0 21 0 338
2023 91 81 9 152 0 0 18 0 351

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 Hollywood Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 669 27.0 24.7 59
1989 654 31.0 21.0 53.5
1990 625 32.0 19.5 55.2
1991 685 33.0 20.7 57.5
1992 704 36.0 19.5 54.8
1993 735 35.0 21.0 52.4
1994 784 35.0 22.4 52.4
1995 849 31.0 27.4 52.1
1996 849 31.0 27.4 52.1
1997 956 41.0 23.3 47.6
1998 1063 48.0 22.1 45.5
1999 1131 49.0 23.1 55
2000 1149 51.0 22.5 56.6
2001 1183 54.0 21.9 56.2
2002 1248 57.0 21.9 57.8
2003 1248 57.0 21.9 57.8
2004 1052 59.0 17.8 59.4
2005 783 50.0 15.7 58.1
2006 724 45.0 16.1 51
2007 682 43.0 15.9 53.4
2008 669 44.5 15.0 46.4
2009 650 49.2 16.0 50.5
2010 679 37.5 18.1 55.3
2011 612 38.7 15.8 60.1
2012 628 37.0 16.9 61
2013 534 37.0 14.4 63.3
2014 556 35.0 15.8 67.1
2015 546 37.0 14.7 73.6
2016 465 36.0 12.9 76.8
2017 485 34.0 14.2 77.9
2018 452 35.0 12.9 78.8
2019 438 28.0 15.6 76.3
2020 427 27.0 15.8 69.3
2021 365 25.0 14.6 67.9
2022 338 25.0 13.5 71
2023 351 23.0 15.2 67.8

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 Hollywood Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 669 27.0 24.7 59
1989 654 31.0 21.0 53.5
1990 625 32.0 19.5 55.2
1991 685 33.0 20.7 57.5
1992 704 36.0 19.5 54.8
1993 735 35.0 21.0 52.4
1994 784 35.0 22.4 52.4
1995 849 31.0 27.4 52.1
1996 849 31.0 27.4 52.1
1997 956 41.0 23.3 47.6
1998 1063 48.0 22.1 45.5
1999 1131 49.0 23.1 55
2000 1149 51.0 22.5 56.6
2001 1183 54.0 21.9 56.2
2002 1248 57.0 21.9 57.8
2003 1248 57.0 21.9 57.8
2004 1052 59.0 17.8 59.4
2005 783 50.0 15.7 58.1
2006 724 45.0 16.1 51
2007 682 43.0 15.9 53.4
2008 669 44.5 15.0 46.4
2009 650 49.2 16.0 50.5
2010 679 37.5 18.1 55.3
2011 612 38.7 15.8 60.1
2012 628 37.0 16.9 61
2013 534 37.0 14.4 63.3
2014 556 35.0 15.8 67.1
2015 546 37.0 14.7 73.6
2016 465 36.0 12.9 76.8
2017 485 34.0 14.2 77.9
2018 452 35.0 12.9 78.8
2019 438 28.0 15.6 76.3
2020 427 27.0 15.8 69.3
2021 365 25.0 14.6 67.9
2022 338 25.0 13.5 71
2023 351 23.0 15.2 67.8

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 Hollywood Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,177 (10.6%) $9,955 (89.4%) $11,132
2019 $1,091 (9.9%) $9,933 (90.1%) $11,024
2020 $985 (8.6%) $10,496 (91.4%) $11,481
2021 $1,605 (10.7%) $13,364 (89.3%) $14,967
2022 $4,447 (25.8%) $12,771 (74.2%) $17,219
2023 $3,204 (18.9%) $13,779 (81.1%) $16,983

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1907th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1736th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Central Elementary School)3730
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Central Elementary School)3136
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Central Elementary School)4437
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Central Elementary School)3825
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hollywood Central Elementary School)4548
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hollywood Central Elementary School)4431
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Hollywood Central Elementary School)3024
 6%
   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 Students438351
 19.9%
African American10481
 22.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic185152
 17.8%
Pacific Islander00
White12291
 25.4%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%67.8%
 8.4%


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Students who attend Hollywood Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olsen Middle School
High : South Broward High School

Students at Hollywood Central Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 26% White, 23% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Hollywood Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Hollywood Central Elementary School.


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