Charles Drew Elementary School

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:
1279th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,587 Help


Students who attend Charles Drew Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.4%
Hispanic:
36.7%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Compare Details Charles Drew Elementary School ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 118th 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 42.48. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (59.4%), Hispanic (36.7%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Charles Drew Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Drew Elementary School is $13,587, which is the 53rd 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 30th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.79 1125th 1688 33.4%
2007 27.10 1374th 1786 23.1%
2008 11.30 1666th 1789 6.9%
2009 12.39 1699th 1847 8.0%
2010 12.23 1773rd 1919 7.6%
2011 14.48 1793rd 1985 9.7%
2012 17.99 1699th 1984 14.4%
2013 14.88 1843rd 2029 9.2%
2014 12.11 1924th 2064 6.8%
2016 7.33 2015th 2087 3.4%
2017 10.61 1988th 2112 5.9%
2018 10.66 1986th 2118 6.2%
2019 11.36 2027th 2182 7.1%
2021 14.73 1999th 2247 11.0%
2022 24.79 1700th 2219 23.4%
2023 26.89 1685th 2240 24.8%
2024 42.48 1279th 2256 43.3%
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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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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles Drew Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 2027th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1685th 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)3933
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)3949
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Drew Elementary School)3733
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)4734
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Drew Elementary School)2128
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles Drew Elementary School)3056
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Charles Drew Elementary School)2354
 31%
   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 Students526433
 17.7%
African American353257
 27.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic154159
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1412
 14.3%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%85.5%
 7.7%


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

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

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

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

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


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