Colbert Elementary School

Summary:

Colbert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hollywood, Florida, serving 611 students in grades PK-5. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Colbert Elementary faces significant challenges compared to surrounding schools. It has a much higher percentage of African American students (55.65%) and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.9% to 43.6% in recent years. Academically, Colbert Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 30% to 44% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Colbert Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.58% to 82.49% in recent years.

While the nearby schools, such as Oakridge Elementary, Sunshine Elementary Charter, and Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach, face similar demographic and academic performance challenges, some schools in the area, like Ben Gamla Charter School and Beachside Montessori Village, stand out as high-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the challenges faced by Colbert Elementary are not unique, but that with the right educational approach and resources, schools in the area can achieve strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2701 Plunkett St
Hollywood, FL 33020

(754) 323-5100

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1995^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,796

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 589

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

Hispanic:

35.8%

White:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colbert Elementary School ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 184^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.49. (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 (57%), Hispanic (35.8%), White (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School is 16.8, which is the 69^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Colbert Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colbert Elementary School is $12,796, which is the 75^th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Colbert 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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	41.41	1019^th	1688	39.6%
2007	25.95	1399^th	1786	21.7%
2008	22.07	1477^th	1789	17.4%
2009	15.44	1647^th	1847	10.8%
2010	13.85	1745^th	1919	9.1%
2011	14.73	1788^th	1985	9.9%
2012	29.44	1458^th	1984	26.5%
2013	21.10	1702^nd	2029	16.1%
2014	16.27	1835^th	2064	11.1%
2016	19.70	1746^th	2087	16.3%
2017	27.34	1565^th	2112	25.9%
2018	27.49	1589^th	2118	25.0%
2019	32.66	1522^nd	2182	30.2%
2021	16.06	1952^nd	2247	13.1%
2022	13.93	2024^th	2219	8.8%
2023	17.31	1977^th	2240	11.7%
2024	16.49	1995^th	2256	11.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colbert Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	74	386	6	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1989	60	422	9	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1990	64	444	13	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1991	58	521	7	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1992	52	486	11	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	615
1993	71	484	16	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	639
1994	82	503	11	80	5	n/a	n/a	0	681
1995	152	591	9	138	6	n/a	n/a	0	896
1996	152	591	9	138	6	n/a	n/a	0	896
1997	124	616	8	165	8	n/a	n/a	0	921
1998	97	618	4	151	12	n/a	n/a	0	882
1999	96	647	3	155	8	n/a	n/a	0	909
2000	83	622	4	168	10	n/a	n/a	0	887
2001	77	584	4	180	9	n/a	n/a	0	854
2002	64	561	10	153	5	n/a	n/a	0	793
2003	64	561	10	153	5	n/a	n/a	0	793
2004	39	515	4	120	5	n/a	n/a	0	683
2005	49	581	6	144	6	n/a	n/a	0	786
2006	37	546	4	130	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2007	31	496	8	116	4	n/a	n/a	20	675
2008	18	483	7	122	1	n/a	n/a	20	651
2009	22	410	5	86	0	n/a	n/a	9	532
2010	15	450	4	104	0	n/a	n/a	18	591
2011	20	441	1	118	0	0	20	0	600
2012	30	422	1	108	0	0	21	0	582
2013	27	418	4	112	0	0	23	0	584
2014	37	428	4	98	2	0	22	0	591
2015	40	465	1	145	2	0	20	0	673
2016	35	459	2	145	2	0	20	0	663
2017	37	495	3	132	2	2	24	0	695
2018	30	508	0	141	3	2	19	0	703
2019	32	485	1	144	3	1	24	0	690
2020	31	473	3	168	0	0	18	0	693
2021	49	406	2	162	0	0	18	0	637
2022	37	385	1	178	0	0	19	0	620
2023	26	340	5	222	0	0	18	0	611
2024	23	336	4	211	1	0	14	0	589

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colbert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	23.0	22.0	65.2
1989	547	23.0	23.7	70.4
1990	591	27.0	21.8	73.8
1991	656	30.0	21.8	81.3
1992	615	33.0	18.6	72.5
1993	639	33.0	19.4	67.6
1994	681	40.0	17.0	56.7
1995	896	44.0	20.4	70.9
1996	896	44.0	20.4	70.9
1997	921	45.0	20.5	54.1
1998	882	43.0	20.5	71.3
1999	909	48.0	18.9	79.8
2000	887	50.0	17.7	84
2001	854	50.0	17.1	86.9
2002	793	50.0	15.9	87.8
2003	793	50.0	15.9	87.8
2004	683	50.0	13.7	88.4
2005	786	50.0	15.7	65.8
2006	720	51.0	14.1	75.6
2007	675	50.0	13.5	81.1
2008	651	47.5	13.7	92.9
2009	532	50.4	12.8	91.4
2010	591	42.5	13.9	96.5
2011	600	40.8	14.7	93.3
2012	582	39.3	14.7	92.6
2013	584	40.0	14.6	89.7
2014	591	42.0	14.0	91
2015	673	45.0	14.9	92
2016	663	48.0	13.8	93.1
2017	695	49.0	14.1	91.7
2018	703	51.0	13.7	87.1
2019	690	45.0	15.3	88.4
2020	693	42.0	16.5	90
2021	637	43.0	14.8	81
2022	620	42.0	14.7	77.6
2023	611	38.0	16.0	82.5
2024	589	35.0	16.8	66.7

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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	23.0	22.0	65.2
1989	547	23.0	23.7	70.4
1990	591	27.0	21.8	73.8
1991	656	30.0	21.8	81.3
1992	615	33.0	18.6	72.5
1993	639	33.0	19.4	67.6
1994	681	40.0	17.0	56.7
1995	896	44.0	20.4	70.9
1996	896	44.0	20.4	70.9
1997	921	45.0	20.5	54.1
1998	882	43.0	20.5	71.3
1999	909	48.0	18.9	79.8
2000	887	50.0	17.7	84
2001	854	50.0	17.1	86.9
2002	793	50.0	15.9	87.8
2003	793	50.0	15.9	87.8
2004	683	50.0	13.7	88.4
2005	786	50.0	15.7	65.8
2006	720	51.0	14.1	75.6
2007	675	50.0	13.5	81.1
2008	651	47.5	13.7	92.9
2009	532	50.4	12.8	91.4
2010	591	42.5	13.9	96.5
2011	600	40.8	14.7	93.3
2012	582	39.3	14.7	92.6
2013	584	40.0	14.6	89.7
2014	591	42.0	14.0	91
2015	673	45.0	14.9	92
2016	663	48.0	13.8	93.1
2017	695	49.0	14.1	91.7
2018	703	51.0	13.7	87.1
2019	690	45.0	15.3	88.4
2020	693	42.0	16.5	90
2021	637	43.0	14.8	81
2022	620	42.0	14.7	77.6
2023	611	38.0	16.0	82.5
2024	589	35.0	16.8	66.7

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 Colbert Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,816 (17.1%)	$8,820 (82.9%)	$10,636
2019	$1,828 (17.9%)	$8,388 (82.1%)	$10,217
2020	$1,374 (13.5%)	$8,834 (86.5%)	$10,208
2021	$2,160 (17.3%)	$10,302 (82.7%)	$12,462
2022	$2,865 (22.9%)	$9,671 (77.1%)	$12,537
2023	$2,801 (21.9%)	$9,994 (78.1%)	$12,796

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colbert Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1522^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1977^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)	43	36	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)	50	52	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)	49	22	27%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)	59	18	41%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)	44	28	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)	57	32	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Colbert Elementary School)	36	26	10%
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	690	611	11.4%
African American	485	340	29.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	144	222	54.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	32	26	18.8%
Two or More Races	24	18	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.4%	82.5%	5.9%

Schools Near Colbert 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
Colbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2701 Plunkett St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-5100	589	35	16.8	66.7%	23 (3.9%)	336 (57.0%)	211 (35.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	16.5	1995^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.6%		17.3	1977^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.7%	18	37.0	30.0	35.0				44.0	32.0	39.0				35.0						$12,796	$2,801	$9,994
Ben Gamla Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	358	30	11.9	36.6%	204 (57.0%)	2 (0.6%)	150 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	91.7	122^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.4	210^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%	88	78.0	75.0	77.0				76.0	85.0	88.0				79.0						$8,767	$186	$8,581
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	289	0		39.4%	168 (58.1%)	2 (0.7%)	118 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	86.2	279^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.6%		70	627^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.0%	348	77.0	67.0	71.0				77.0	67.0	82.0				76.0						$9,015	$307	$8,708
South Broward Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	520 NW 5th St	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 251-1443	169	0		65.7%	34 (20.1%)	31 (18.3%)	103 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.7	1658^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.5%		27.4	1672^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%	14	43.0	52.0	29.0				53.0	52.0	29.0				39.0						$10,533	$1,048	$9,485
Sunshine Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	209	0	16.3	53.6%	9 (4.3%)	85 (40.7%)	112 (53.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	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
Beachside Montessori Village	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2230 Lincoln St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-8050	804	43	18.6	30.3%	357 (44.4%)	64 (8.0%)	318 (39.6%)	21 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.3%)	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 Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Monroe St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6150	321	21	15.2	48.9%	92 (28.7%)	69 (21.5%)	139 (43.3%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	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
Gulfstream Early Childhood Center Of Excellence	Public	PK	120 SW 4th Ave	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4700	132	0		87.1%	26 (19.7%)	47 (35.6%)	56 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)
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	1,137	55	20.6	57.5%	741 (65.2%)	95 (8.4%)	250 (22.0%)	21 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	25 (2.2%)	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
Gulfstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 S W 3rd St	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5950	1,226	71	17.2	56.9%	145 (11.8%)	397 (32.4%)	645 (52.6%)	9 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.0%)	23.8	1806^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		23.4	1788^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.2%	18	41.0	37.0	39.0	48.0	46.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	41.0	24.0	25.0	29.0	27.0	17.0	58.0		96.0	55.0	$11,843	$2,598	$9,244

Frequently Asked Questions about Colbert Elementary School

How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 589 students attended Colbert Elementary School.

Is Colbert Elementary School a good school?

Colbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Colbert Elementary School?

Students at Colbert Elementary School are 57% African American, 36% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Colbert Elementary School in?

Broward

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