Norcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Norcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, Florida, serving 672 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state.

Norcrest has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (51.64%) and lower percentages of White (19.2%) and African American (25.6%) students. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 33.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Norcrest's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Norcrest's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 38%, compared to 57% for Broward County and 55% for Florida.

Despite the higher spending per student at Norcrest, which increased from $10,821 in 2019-2020 to $13,036 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains below the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.28% in 2020-2021 to 70.68% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Nearby schools, such as Deerfield Beach Elementary, Pompano Beach Elementary, and Sanders Park Elementary, generally have higher academic performance than Norcrest, and the nearby charter schools, such as Somerset Academy Pompano and Somerset Pines Academy, also outperform Norcrest academically.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3951 NE 16th Ave
       Pompano Beach, FL  33064


(754) 322-7250

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1553rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,036 Help


Students who attend Norcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deerfield Beach Middle School
High:    Deerfield Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.6%
African American:
25.6%
White:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 141st 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 32.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Norcrest Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.6%), African American (25.6%), White (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norcrest Elementary School is 17.6. 113 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norcrest Elementary School is $13,036, which is the 69th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Norcrest 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 Norcrest Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.89 706th 1688 58.2%
2007 57.94 787th 1786 55.9%
2008 59.52 750th 1789 58.1%
2009 64.78 671st 1847 63.7%
2010 63.76 740th 1919 61.4%
2011 59.47 854th 1985 57.0%
2012 49.87 1000th 1984 49.6%
2013 39.01 1254th 2029 38.2%
2014 35.83 1361st 2064 34.1%
2016 26.39 1593rd 2087 23.7%
2017 30.65 1488th 2112 29.5%
2018 39.14 1315th 2118 37.9%
2019 38.26 1362nd 2182 37.6%
2021 30.99 1546th 2247 31.2%
2022 36.21 1410th 2219 36.5%
2023 31.02 1584th 2240 29.3%
2024 32.26 1553rd 2256 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Monday, August 27, 2018

Open Quote I was bullied severely there and the teachers did not do anything to help me. I will have given it no stars, if I had the chance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norcrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 96 9 23 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 380 106 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 439 107 9 23 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 448 120 9 26 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1992 452 124 16 36 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 437 142 17 53 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1994 411 150 12 60 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1995 433 116 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1996 433 116 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1997 420 121 12 104 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1998 430 108 14 115 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 463 120 16 138 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2000 531 126 18 148 0 n/a n/a 0 823
2001 510 140 20 161 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 461 142 25 171 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 461 142 25 171 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 471 150 20 199 1 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 442 172 21 181 2 n/a n/a 0 818
2006 398 161 16 191 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 349 134 15 178 0 n/a n/a 26 702
2008 377 128 14 193 2 n/a n/a 13 727
2009 359 122 10 167 2 n/a n/a 14 674
2010 377 187 7 187 3 n/a n/a 16 777
2011 376 210 4 201 1 0 16 0 808
2012 342 200 5 183 1 0 10 0 741
2013 331 229 4 198 1 1 9 0 773
2014 330 235 6 231 0 2 15 0 819
2015 295 248 7 266 0 1 14 0 831
2016 274 246 7 297 0 2 17 0 843
2017 254 245 6 295 1 1 22 0 824
2018 243 226 6 288 1 2 19 0 785
2019 219 220 10 304 1 2 19 0 775
2020 172 219 8 323 1 1 18 0 742
2021 156 195 4 315 1 2 18 0 691
2022 144 188 5 326 2 3 19 0 687
2023 129 172 7 347 1 3 13 0 672

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 Norcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 22.0 23.1 28.9
1989 518 27.0 19.1 26.6
1990 580 24.0 24.1 28.6
1991 605 29.0 20.8 32.6
1992 629 28.0 22.4 31.3
1993 649 29.0 22.4 27
1994 633 29.0 21.8 33.6
1995 642 26.0 24.7 10
1996 642 26.0 24.7 10
1997 657 30.0 21.9 30.1
1998 668 28.0 23.9 27.5
1999 737 34.0 21.7 42.9
2000 823 39.0 21.1 42.5
2001 831 43.0 19.3 46.3
2002 800 54.0 14.8 42.5
2003 800 54.0 14.8 42.5
2004 841 55.0 15.3 42.4
2005 818 57.0 14.4 36.3
2006 767 56.0 13.7 42.5
2007 702 53.0 13.2 46.4
2008 727 55.0 13.2 44
2009 674 60.8 13.5 48
2010 777 53.0 14.6 57.2
2011 808 55.8 14.4 59.5
2012 741 46.0 16.1 60.1
2013 773 53.0 14.5 62.4
2014 819 57.0 14.3 65.7
2015 831 53.0 15.6 69.3
2016 843 58.0 14.5 71.8
2017 824 55.0 14.9 75.6
2018 785 55.0 14.2 78.7
2019 775 49.5 15.6 72.3
2020 742 48.0 15.4 71.7
2021 691 45.0 15.3 66.3
2022 687 46.0 14.9 67
2023 672 38.0 17.6 70.7

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 Norcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 22.0 23.1 28.9
1989 518 27.0 19.1 26.6
1990 580 24.0 24.1 28.6
1991 605 29.0 20.8 32.6
1992 629 28.0 22.4 31.3
1993 649 29.0 22.4 27
1994 633 29.0 21.8 33.6
1995 642 26.0 24.7 10
1996 642 26.0 24.7 10
1997 657 30.0 21.9 30.1
1998 668 28.0 23.9 27.5
1999 737 34.0 21.7 42.9
2000 823 39.0 21.1 42.5
2001 831 43.0 19.3 46.3
2002 800 54.0 14.8 42.5
2003 800 54.0 14.8 42.5
2004 841 55.0 15.3 42.4
2005 818 57.0 14.4 36.3
2006 767 56.0 13.7 42.5
2007 702 53.0 13.2 46.4
2008 727 55.0 13.2 44
2009 674 60.8 13.5 48
2010 777 53.0 14.6 57.2
2011 808 55.8 14.4 59.5
2012 741 46.0 16.1 60.1
2013 773 53.0 14.5 62.4
2014 819 57.0 14.3 65.7
2015 831 53.0 15.6 69.3
2016 843 58.0 14.5 71.8
2017 824 55.0 14.9 75.6
2018 785 55.0 14.2 78.7
2019 775 49.5 15.6 72.3
2020 742 48.0 15.4 71.7
2021 691 45.0 15.3 66.3
2022 687 46.0 14.9 67
2023 672 38.0 17.6 70.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norcrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,256 (13.6%) $8,012 (86.4%) $9,268
2019 $1,854 (17.6%) $8,676 (82.4%) $10,530
2020 $1,310 (12.1%) $9,511 (87.9%) $10,821
2021 $1,646 (14.1%) $10,058 (85.9%) $11,705
2022 $3,247 (23.7%) $10,456 (76.3%) $13,702
2023 $2,482 (19.0%) $10,554 (81.0%) $13,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norcrest 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 1362nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1584th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norcrest Elementary School)4440
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norcrest Elementary School)5247
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norcrest Elementary School)4649
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norcrest Elementary School)5761
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norcrest Elementary School)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norcrest Elementary School)6140
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Norcrest Elementary School)4935
 14%
   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 Students775672
 13.3%
African American220172
 21.8%
American Indian11
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic304347
 14.1%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White219129
 41.1%
Two or More Races1913
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.3%70.7%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norcrest Elementary School

Students at Norcrest Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 26% African American, 19% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Deerfield Beach Middle School
High : Deerfield Beach High School

Norcrest Elementary School ranks 1553rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Norcrest Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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