Harbordale Elementary School

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Harbordale Elementary School ranks 502 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harbordale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 487 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Broward County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with a diverse student population and efficient resource allocation.

Harbordale Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 5th-grade students scoring significantly higher on standardized tests compared to the North Side Elementary, Riverland Elementary, and Thurgood Marshall Elementary schools in the area. The school's racial diversity, with a student body that is 52.36% White, 11.29% African American, 27.72% Hispanic, and 2.46% Asian, is also a notable strength. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 20.8% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may need to address.

Harbordale Elementary's success can be attributed to its effective teaching practices, supportive learning environment, and the engagement of its diverse student population. The school's spending per student ($11,245 in 2022-2023) is lower than some nearby schools, yet it consistently ranks in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This efficient use of resources, combined with the school's strong academic performance and diverse student body, make Harbordale Elementary an attractive option for families in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

900 SE 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

(754) 323-6050

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
502^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,245

Students who attend Harbordale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunrise Middle School
High:	Fort Lauderdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

27.9%

African American:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harbordale Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 51^st among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.05. (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: White (52.9%), Hispanic (27.9%), African American (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harbordale Elementary School is 19.7. 157 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Harbordale Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harbordale Elementary School is $11,245. 115 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harbordale 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 Harbordale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	83.41	236^th	1688	86.0%
2007	77.40	363^rd	1786	79.7%
2008	74.79	416^th	1789	76.7%
2009	68.21	579^th	1847	68.7%
2010	68.20	619^th	1919	67.7%
2011	70.72	575^th	1985	71.0%
2012	68.06	615^th	1984	69.0%
2013	59.13	817^th	2029	59.7%
2014	65.79	680^th	2064	67.1%
2016	85.65	254^th	2087	87.8%
2017	86.13	243^rd	2112	88.5%
2018	80.63	390^th	2118	81.6%
2019	83.63	319^th	2182	85.4%
2021	78.73	457^th	2247	79.7%
2022	82.70	351^st	2219	84.2%
2023	78.09	447^th	2240	80.0%
2024	76.05	502^nd	2256	77.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 20, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about this school. The principal is fantastic and has been there forever. The teachers often stay their entire career. It’s like a family. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

I've been a parent of a student at Harbordale for two years and it's been a great experience. The school is on the smaller side, but it makes it feel more familiar. Most of the staff know my child's name and she knows theirs. Parent Involvement/Volunteering is amazing and provides additional learning resources for the kids that the State does not fund. The teachers we had so far, were great at what they do and I feel my child learned more than some of her friends at other schools. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Harbordale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	278	111	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
1989	254	113	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	371
1990	279	93	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	376
1991	317	152	5	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	486
1992	367	170	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	556
1993	337	134	1	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
1994	308	140	3	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	483
1995	230	147	5	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	416
1996	230	147	5	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	416
1997	224	168	7	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	448
1998	248	155	8	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	462
1999	239	141	10	52	5	n/a	n/a	0	447
2000	250	167	11	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	482
2001	268	159	11	62	3	n/a	n/a	0	503
2002	281	139	13	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	281	139	13	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	247	141	8	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	465
2005	250	98	9	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2006	222	79	10	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2007	202	76	11	74	0	n/a	n/a	21	384
2008	196	61	12	80	3	n/a	n/a	18	370
2009	198	59	13	83	0	n/a	n/a	16	369
2010	216	93	10	87	0	n/a	n/a	16	422
2011	203	85	10	84	0	1	14	0	397
2012	187	94	7	96	0	3	15	0	402
2013	197	83	10	96	0	2	14	0	402
2014	210	79	7	119	1	3	18	0	437
2015	241	64	9	113	0	2	19	0	448
2016	248	45	9	121	0	2	23	0	448
2017	264	45	5	126	0	3	25	0	468
2018	262	45	6	126	0	1	23	0	463
2019	274	51	7	137	0	2	28	0	499
2020	283	52	6	141	0	3	23	0	508
2021	239	42	7	146	0	2	25	0	461
2022	251	67	12	139	0	3	26	0	498
2023	255	55	12	135	0	2	28	0	487
2024	267	53	13	141	0	1	30	0	505

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 Harbordale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	393	18.0	21.8	30.8
1989	371	19.0	19.5	31.8
1990	376	19.0	19.7	25.5
1991	486	22.0	22.0	24.1
1992	556	24.0	23.1	30.6
1993	494	23.0	21.5	28.5
1994	483	23.0	21.0	25.5
1995	416	20.0	20.8	33.4
1996	416	20.0	20.8	33.4
1997	448	20.0	22.4	42.4
1998	462	21.0	22.0	43.7
1999	447	23.0	19.4	51.9
2000	482	27.0	17.9	49.2
2001	503	27.0	18.6	43.1
2002	501	28.0	17.9	43.9
2003	501	28.0	17.9	43.9
2004	465	28.0	16.6	43.4
2005	424	29.0	14.6	38.7
2006	371	28.0	13.3	34.2
2007	384	28.0	13.7	33.3
2008	370	30.0	12.3	29.8
2009	369	34.0	13.2	39.9
2010	422	28.0	15.0	44.1
2011	397	27.3	14.5	38.3
2012	402	25.3	15.8	48.3
2013	402	29.0	13.8	45.5
2014	437	31.0	14.0	44.6
2015	448	34.0	13.1	42.2
2016	448	35.0	12.8	40.2
2017	468	32.0	14.6	42.3
2018	463	32.0	14.4	42.3
2019	499	31.6	15.7	35.1
2020	508	31.6	16.0	33.7
2021	461	28.6	16.1	38.2
2022	498	30.6	16.2	34.1
2023	487	30.6	15.9	38
2024	505	25.6	19.7	37.2

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 Harbordale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	393	18.0	21.8	30.8
1989	371	19.0	19.5	31.8
1990	376	19.0	19.7	25.5
1991	486	22.0	22.0	24.1
1992	556	24.0	23.1	30.6
1993	494	23.0	21.5	28.5
1994	483	23.0	21.0	25.5
1995	416	20.0	20.8	33.4
1996	416	20.0	20.8	33.4
1997	448	20.0	22.4	42.4
1998	462	21.0	22.0	43.7
1999	447	23.0	19.4	51.9
2000	482	27.0	17.9	49.2
2001	503	27.0	18.6	43.1
2002	501	28.0	17.9	43.9
2003	501	28.0	17.9	43.9
2004	465	28.0	16.6	43.4
2005	424	29.0	14.6	38.7
2006	371	28.0	13.3	34.2
2007	384	28.0	13.7	33.3
2008	370	30.0	12.3	29.8
2009	369	34.0	13.2	39.9
2010	422	28.0	15.0	44.1
2011	397	27.3	14.5	38.3
2012	402	25.3	15.8	48.3
2013	402	29.0	13.8	45.5
2014	437	31.0	14.0	44.6
2015	448	34.0	13.1	42.2
2016	448	35.0	12.8	40.2
2017	468	32.0	14.6	42.3
2018	463	32.0	14.4	42.3
2019	499	31.6	15.7	35.1
2020	508	31.6	16.0	33.7
2021	461	28.6	16.1	38.2
2022	498	30.6	16.2	34.1
2023	487	30.6	15.9	38
2024	505	25.6	19.7	37.2

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 Harbordale Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$314 (3.3%)	$9,244 (96.7%)	$9,558
2019	$289 (3.0%)	$9,274 (97.0%)	$9,563
2020	$385 (3.8%)	$9,811 (96.2%)	$10,196
2021	$575 (5.1%)	$10,742 (94.9%)	$11,317
2022	$1,691 (14.9%)	$9,681 (85.1%)	$11,373
2023	$1,575 (14.0%)	$9,671 (86.0%)	$11,245

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harbordale 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 319^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 447^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harbordale Elementary School)	78	80	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harbordale Elementary School)	70	80	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harbordale Elementary School)	82	78	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harbordale Elementary School)	85	82	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harbordale Elementary School)	81	71	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harbordale Elementary School)	79	62	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Harbordale Elementary School)	59	46	13%
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	499	487	2.4%
African American	51	55	7.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	137	135	1.5%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	274	255	6.9%
Two or More Races	28	28
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	38%	2.9%

Schools Near Harbordale 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harbordale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 SE 15th St	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6050	505	26	19.7	37.2%	267 (52.9%)	53 (10.5%)	141 (27.9%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.9%)	76.1	502^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%		78.1	447^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.0%	55	57.0	72.0	74.0	69.0	71.0	77.0	52.0	$11,245	$1,575	$9,671
Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SE 3rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 522-2997	209	12	17.4	84.2%	9 (4.3%)	144 (68.9%)	44 (21.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	40.7	1324^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.3%		30.8	1591^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%	267	50.0	45.0	48.0	46.0	59.0	60.0	36.0	$10,705	$361	$10,344
Croissant Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 SW 4th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33315	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5300	653	35	18.6	66.8%	97 (14.9%)	187 (28.6%)	340 (52.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	55.4	958^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.5%		34.2	1490^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.5%	532	60.0	44.0	50.0	69.0	64.0	59.0	50.0	$12,062	$2,413	$9,648
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NE 11th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33301	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-9050	692	37	18.7	35.0%	315 (45.5%)	163 (23.6%)	138 (19.9%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.5%)	86.4	269^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.1%		90	171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	92.4%	98	85.0	81.0	66.0	88.0	87.0	64.0	62.0	$10,743	$1,389	$9,354
Walker Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1001 NW 4th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8800	512	27	18.9	85.2%	18 (3.5%)	483 (94.3%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	20.6	1889^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.3%		6.2	2189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.3%	300	34.0	24.0	26.0	63.0	45.0	47.0	20.0	$14,918	$3,371	$11,547
North Fork Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NW 15th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7350	413	21	19.6	84.3%	5 (1.2%)	358 (86.7%)	48 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.6	1353^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.0%		24.3	1760^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.4%	407	33.0	34.0	44.0	74.0	55.0	57.0	44.0	$17,162	$4,238	$12,925
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 NE 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7450	288	21	13.7	78.1%	9 (3.1%)	242 (84.0%)	32 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	41.3	1305^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		22.2	1825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%	520	42.0	46.0	44.0	55.0	59.0	38.0	65.0	$16,098	$3,352	$12,746
Riverland Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2600 SW 11th Ct	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-7200	465	27	17.2	73.1%	19 (4.1%)	201 (43.2%)	230 (49.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	39.4	1358^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.8%		29.8	1615^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.9%	257	36.0	50.0	59.0	35.0	52.0	55.0	48.0	$13,195	$2,714	$10,482
Sunland Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	919 NW 13th Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8550	442	26	17.3	80.8%	1 (0.2%)	409 (92.5%)	28 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)	30.0			53.0				$13,204	$2,826	$10,379
Bayview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1175 Middle River Dr	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5400	575	30	19.1	22.8%	350 (60.9%)	22 (3.8%)	148 (25.7%)	18 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.1%)	95.3	45^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.8	21^st of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%	24	80.0	87.0	81.0	89.0	88.0	84.0	84.0	$11,580	$1,425	$10,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbordale Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Harbordale Elementary School?

Students at Harbordale Elementary School are 53% White, 28% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Harbordale Elementary School a good school?

Harbordale Elementary School ranks 502^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Harbordale Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Fort Lauderdale High School

How many students attend Harbordale Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended Harbordale Elementary School.

What district is Harbordale Elementary School in?

Broward

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