Charles Drew Elementary School

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Charles Drew Elementary School ranks 1279 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charles Drew Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, Florida, serving 433 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida.

Charles Drew Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 59.35% African American (much higher than nearby schools), chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 40.4% to 57.1% (also much higher than nearby schools), and consistently lower test scores than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Broward County and 55% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.57% to 85.59% over the past few years. Despite an increase in spending per student from $10,737 in 2019-2020 to $13,587 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement.

In comparison, the nearby Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5) charter school has generally outperformed Charles Drew on test scores, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing some advantages in terms of academic outcomes. Other nearby schools, such as Cypress Elementary School and Palmview Elementary School, also struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, indicating that the challenges faced by Charles Drew may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district or region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1000 NW 31st Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

(754) 322-6250

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1279^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,587

Students who attend Charles Drew Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crystal Lake Middle School
High:	Blanche Ely High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 433

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.4%

Hispanic:

36.7%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Drew Elementary School ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 118^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.48. (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 (59.4%), Hispanic (36.7%), White (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Drew Elementary School is 17.3. 98 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Charles Drew Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Drew Elementary School is $13,587, which is the 53^rd highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles Drew 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 Charles Drew Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	35.79	1125^th	1688	33.4%
2007	27.10	1374^th	1786	23.1%
2008	11.30	1666^th	1789	6.9%
2009	12.39	1699^th	1847	8.0%
2010	12.23	1773^rd	1919	7.6%
2011	14.48	1793^rd	1985	9.7%
2012	17.99	1699^th	1984	14.4%
2013	14.88	1843^rd	2029	9.2%
2014	12.11	1924^th	2064	6.8%
2016	7.33	2015^th	2087	3.4%
2017	10.61	1988^th	2112	5.9%
2018	10.66	1986^th	2118	6.2%
2019	11.36	2027^th	2182	7.1%
2021	14.73	1999^th	2247	11.0%
2022	24.79	1700^th	2219	23.4%
2023	26.89	1685^th	2240	24.8%
2024	42.48	1279^th	2256	43.3%

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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 Charles Drew Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	29	549	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1994	44	725	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
1995	66	740	7	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	845
1996	66	740	7	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	845
1997	34	615	6	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
1998	28	631	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	688
1999	19	626	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	665
2000	11	549	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2001	11	543	7	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2002	21	523	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2003	21	523	2	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2004	23	469	5	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2005	22	469	5	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2006	31	458	4	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2007	19	461	5	111	0	n/a	n/a	6	602
2008	17	453	5	121	0	n/a	n/a	9	605
2009	12	414	3	147	0	n/a	n/a	10	586
2010	24	429	6	157	0	n/a	n/a	4	620
2011	19	416	6	184	0	0	7	0	632
2012	16	376	5	187	0	0	4	0	588
2013	18	388	5	199	0	1	5	0	616
2014	12	437	5	188	0	1	6	0	649
2015	16	404	4	170	1	1	7	0	603
2016	15	421	3	159	2	1	5	0	606
2017	13	407	2	165	0	0	6	0	593
2018	8	366	0	151	1	0	6	0	532
2019	14	353	0	154	1	0	4	0	526
2020	13	310	1	177	0	0	5	0	506
2021	10	294	1	177	0	0	4	0	486
2022	8	277	0	176	0	0	4	0	465
2023	12	257	0	159	0	0	5	0	433

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 Charles Drew Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	589	43.0	13.7	84.6
1994	792	43.0	18.4	84.7
1995	845	42.0	20.1	83.6
1996	845	42.0	20.1	83.6
1997	678	38.0	17.8	81.6
1998	688	34.0	20.2	80.8
1999	665	37.0	18.0	92.9
2000	586	31.0	18.9	93.3
2001	582	31.0	18.8	90.9
2002	586	39.0	15.0	76.6
2003	586	39.0	15.0	76.6
2004	535	39.0	13.7	86.9
2005	552	40.0	13.8	81.2
2006	570	40.0	14.3	82.5
2007	602	44.0	13.7	79.7
2008	605	43.5	13.9	84.6
2009	586	55.8	12.7	88.7
2010	620	41.5	14.9	92.5
2011	632	41.8	15.1	93.8
2012	588	36.3	16.1	94.4
2013	616	40.0	15.4	95.1
2014	649	48.0	13.5	94.6
2015	603	41.0	14.7	95
2016	606	40.0	15.1	96.5
2017	593	38.0	15.6	95.6
2018	532	36.0	14.7	95.3
2019	526	29.0	18.1	93.2
2020	506	29.0	17.4	93.5
2021	486	28.0	17.3	84.6
2022	465	26.0	17.8	85.6
2023	433	25.0	17.3	85.5

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 Charles Drew Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	589	43.0	13.7	84.6
1994	792	43.0	18.4	84.7
1995	845	42.0	20.1	83.6
1996	845	42.0	20.1	83.6
1997	678	38.0	17.8	81.6
1998	688	34.0	20.2	80.8
1999	665	37.0	18.0	92.9
2000	586	31.0	18.9	93.3
2001	582	31.0	18.8	90.9
2002	586	39.0	15.0	76.6
2003	586	39.0	15.0	76.6
2004	535	39.0	13.7	86.9
2005	552	40.0	13.8	81.2
2006	570	40.0	14.3	82.5
2007	602	44.0	13.7	79.7
2008	605	43.5	13.9	84.6
2009	586	55.8	12.7	88.7
2010	620	41.5	14.9	92.5
2011	632	41.8	15.1	93.8
2012	588	36.3	16.1	94.4
2013	616	40.0	15.4	95.1
2014	649	48.0	13.5	94.6
2015	603	41.0	14.7	95
2016	606	40.0	15.1	96.5
2017	593	38.0	15.6	95.6
2018	532	36.0	14.7	95.3
2019	526	29.0	18.1	93.2
2020	506	29.0	17.4	93.5
2021	486	28.0	17.3	84.6
2022	465	26.0	17.8	85.6
2023	433	25.0	17.3	85.5

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 Charles Drew Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,701 (16.8%)	$8,441 (83.2%)	$10,142
2019	$1,961 (20.0%)	$7,836 (80.0%)	$9,797
2020	$1,495 (13.9%)	$9,241 (86.1%)	$10,737
2021	$2,173 (18.1%)	$9,832 (81.9%)	$12,005
2022	$4,786 (33.9%)	$9,322 (66.1%)	$14,109
2023	$2,779 (20.5%)	$10,809 (79.6%)	$13,587

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Drew Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2027^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1685^th of 2240 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles Drew Elementary School)	39	33	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)	39	49	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Drew Elementary School)	37	33	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)	47	34	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Drew Elementary School)	21	28	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)	30	56	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Charles Drew Elementary School)	23	54	31%
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	526	433	17.7%
African American	353	257	27.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	154	159	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	12	14.3%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.2%	85.5%	7.7%

Schools Near Charles Drew 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 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 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
Charles Drew Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1000 NW 31st Ave	Pompano Beach	33069	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6250	433	25	17.3	85.5%	12 (2.8%)	257 (59.4%)	159 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	42.5	1279^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.3%		26.9	1685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.8%	406	23.0	26.0	52.0				48.0	68.0	51.0				81.0					$13,587	$2,779	$10,809
Robert C. Markham Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 NW 15th Ave	Pompano Beach	33069	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6950	580	34	17.0	75.0%	2 (0.3%)	303 (52.2%)	271 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	17.5	1970^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.7%		6.8	2182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.6%	212	36.0	36.0	31.0				48.0	41.0	26.0				35.0					$12,670	$2,807	$9,862
Coconut Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 NW 45th Ave	Coconut Creek	33066	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5800	475	29	16.3	65.7%	131 (27.6%)	198 (41.7%)	113 (23.8%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	43	1267^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		35.4	1460^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%	193	47.0	47.0	69.0				54.0	47.0	49.0				41.0					$14,820	$3,585	$11,236
Broward Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	1400 NW 44th Ave	Coconut Creek	33066	Broward County	Broward	No	No	Yes	No	(754) 321-6050	113	0		2.7%	14 (12.4%)	47 (41.6%)	35 (31.0%)	14 (12.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	69.4	650^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.2%		74	527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%	123	88.0	84.0	64.0				56.0	63.0	45.0				55.0					$12,748	$00	$12,748
Sanders Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 NW 16th St	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8400	431	30	14.3	89.8%	2 (0.5%)	382 (88.6%)	42 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	54.9	973^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.9%		42.3	1275^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.1%	302	53.0	49.0	57.0				63.0	54.0	62.0				56.0					$16,111	$3,022	$13,089
Innovation Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	600 SW 3rd St	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 715-1777	446	27	16.5	64.3%	19 (4.3%)	134 (30.0%)	285 (63.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	31.7	1572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.4	1294^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.2%	278	35.0	49.0	49.0				59.0	45.0	42.0				32.0					$9,643	$1,295	$8,348
West Broward Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5281 Coconut Creek Pkwy	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 702-2320	654	24	27.2	69.3%	38 (5.8%)	338 (51.7%)	246 (37.6%)	8 (1.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	27.4	1704^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.5%		33.1	1519^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%	185	44.0	50.0	41.0	55.0	65.0	52.0	47.0	47.0	31.0	26.0	45.0	50.0	17.0	36.0	71.0	94.0	69.0	$9,300	$1,558	$7,742
Liberty Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2450 Banks Rd	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6750	732	45	16.2	73.2%	84 (11.5%)	401 (54.8%)	196 (26.8%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (5.1%)	40.3	1340^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.6%		39.4	1350^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.7%	10	46.0	48.0	56.0				49.0	58.0	50.0				37.0					$11,967	$2,792	$9,176
Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	851 SW 3rd Ave	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6050	740	42	17.6	79.5%	27 (3.6%)	338 (45.7%)	338 (45.7%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	25.3	1758^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.1%		22.4	1818^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%	60	33.0	27.0	48.0				33.0	42.0	50.0				49.0					$13,362	$3,239	$10,123
Somerset Academy Pompano (K-5)	Public, Charter	K-5	1101 NW 33rd St	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 946-4144	141	0	16.2	88.7%	7 (5.0%)	18 (12.8%)	110 (78.0%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	35.6	1470^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.8%		20.8	1878^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.2%	408	42.0	41.0	57.0				42.0	41.0	48.0				52.0					$10,212	$1,201	$9,011

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Drew Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Charles Drew Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Charles Drew Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crystal Lake Middle School
High : Blanche Ely High School

What district is Charles Drew Elementary School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Charles Drew Elementary School?

Students at Charles Drew Elementary School are 59% African American, 37% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Charles Drew Elementary School a good school?

Charles Drew Elementary School ranks 1279^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charles Drew Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Charles Drew Elementary School.

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