Larkdale Elementary School

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Larkdale Elementary School ranks 1482 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Larkdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lauderhill, Florida, serving 392 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.

Larkdale Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 93.88% African American, consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 47.8% to 59%, and test scores that are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, Larkdale's 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 30% compared to 57% for Broward and 55% for Florida. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending ranging from $13,895 to $19,106 over the past few years, Larkdale's academic outcomes remain poor. The school's challenges are not unique, as the nearby Castle Hill Elementary, Sunland Park Academy, and other local schools also struggle with low test scores and high rates of economic disadvantage, with 90.4% to 96.43% of Larkdale's students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these systemic issues will require a collaborative, multifaceted approach involving the district, community, and other stakeholders.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3250 NW 12th Pl
Lauderhill, FL 33311

(754) 322-6600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1482^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,106

Students who attend Larkdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Parkway Middle School
High:	Dillard 6-12

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.9%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Larkdale Elementary School ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 136^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.23. (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 (93.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Larkdale Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 36^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Larkdale Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Larkdale Elementary School is $19,106, which is the highest among 194 elementary schools in the Broward School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Larkdale 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 Larkdale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	15.60	1477^th	1688	12.5%
2007	7.52	1707^th	1786	4.4%
2008	4.15	1757^th	1789	1.8%
2009	7.62	1769^th	1847	4.2%
2010	8.12	1833^rd	1919	4.5%
2011	21.57	1667^th	1985	16.0%
2012	11.49	1850^th	1984	6.8%
2013	7.53	1973^rd	2029	2.8%
2014	5.73	2022^nd	2064	2.0%
2016	5.60	2038^th	2087	2.3%
2017	3.03	2091^st	2112	1.0%
2018	7.10	2050^th	2118	3.2%
2019	9.06	2073^rd	2182	5.0%
2021	13.46	2035^th	2247	9.4%
2022	20.89	1829^th	2219	17.6%
2023	25.71	1731^st	2240	22.7%
2024	35.23	1482^nd	2256	34.3%

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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 Larkdale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	20	654	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1989	13	687	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1990	33	592	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
1991	16	640	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
1992	32	693	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	744
1993	29	665	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
1994	36	755	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
1995	26	904	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	959
1996	26	904	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	959
1997	14	1000	3	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1036
1998	9	1031	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1999	11	1012	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2000	7	1015	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1051
2001	5	900	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2002	4	609	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
2003	4	609	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
2004	4	531	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
2005	2	539	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2006	2	493	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2007	3	474	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	489
2008	3	484	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	498
2009	4	442	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	451
2010	3	431	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	439
2011	0	384	2	4	0	0	1	0	391
2012	0	389	0	7	0	0	1	0	397
2013	0	379	0	4	1	0	0	0	384
2014	0	407	0	5	2	0	3	0	417
2015	1	403	0	9	0	0	3	0	416
2016	1	370	0	10	0	0	2	0	383
2017	1	395	0	5	0	0	3	0	404
2018	0	392	0	5	0	0	4	0	401
2019	0	412	0	6	0	0	6	0	424
2020	1	397	0	7	0	0	6	0	411
2021	2	366	0	12	0	0	3	0	383
2022	0	359	0	10	0	0	6	0	375
2023	0	368	1	16	0	0	7	0	392

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 Larkdale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	681	30.0	22.7	0
1989	706	37.0	19.0	67
1990	638	36.0	17.7	78.5
1991	672	39.0	17.2	69.9
1992	744	47.0	15.8	45.4
1993	719	43.0	16.7	82.8
1994	816	47.0	17.4	84.6
1995	959	52.0	18.4	61
1996	959	52.0	18.4	61
1997	1036	57.0	18.2	84
1998	1058	62.0	17.1	62.9
1999	1043	57.0	18.3	77.4
2000	1051	46.0	22.8	94.2
2001	931	51.0	18.3	98.1
2002	625	54.0	11.6	97.4
2003	625	54.0	11.6	97.4
2004	539	40.0	13.5	99.4
2005	544	36.0	15.1	95.8
2006	502	42.0	12.0	82.1
2007	489	32.0	15.3	85.2
2008	498	38.0	13.1	90.7
2009	451	42.5	12.9	90
2010	439	33.0	13.3	97.7
2011	391	31.0	12.6	99
2012	397	29.0	13.6	98.5
2013	384	33.0	11.6	97.1
2014	417	31.0	13.4	98.3
2015	416	29.0	14.3	98.1
2016	383	25.0	15.3	95
2017	404	26.0	15.5	96.3
2018	401	30.0	13.3	97
2019	424	28.0	15.1	96
2020	411	26.0	15.8	95.9
2021	383	25.0	15.3	91.6
2022	375	25.0	15.0	90.4
2023	392	25.0	15.6	96.4

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 Larkdale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	681	30.0	22.7	0
1989	706	37.0	19.0	67
1990	638	36.0	17.7	78.5
1991	672	39.0	17.2	69.9
1992	744	47.0	15.8	45.4
1993	719	43.0	16.7	82.8
1994	816	47.0	17.4	84.6
1995	959	52.0	18.4	61
1996	959	52.0	18.4	61
1997	1036	57.0	18.2	84
1998	1058	62.0	17.1	62.9
1999	1043	57.0	18.3	77.4
2000	1051	46.0	22.8	94.2
2001	931	51.0	18.3	98.1
2002	625	54.0	11.6	97.4
2003	625	54.0	11.6	97.4
2004	539	40.0	13.5	99.4
2005	544	36.0	15.1	95.8
2006	502	42.0	12.0	82.1
2007	489	32.0	15.3	85.2
2008	498	38.0	13.1	90.7
2009	451	42.5	12.9	90
2010	439	33.0	13.3	97.7
2011	391	31.0	12.6	99
2012	397	29.0	13.6	98.5
2013	384	33.0	11.6	97.1
2014	417	31.0	13.4	98.3
2015	416	29.0	14.3	98.1
2016	383	25.0	15.3	95
2017	404	26.0	15.5	96.3
2018	401	30.0	13.3	97
2019	424	28.0	15.1	96
2020	411	26.0	15.8	95.9
2021	383	25.0	15.3	91.6
2022	375	25.0	15.0	90.4
2023	392	25.0	15.6	96.4

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 Larkdale Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,891 (17.0%)	$9,202 (83.0%)	$11,093
2019	$2,236 (17.9%)	$10,224 (82.1%)	$12,460
2020	$2,161 (15.6%)	$11,733 (84.4%)	$13,895
2021	$2,824 (17.5%)	$13,317 (82.5%)	$16,142
2022	$4,627 (26.8%)	$12,665 (73.2%)	$17,292
2023	$4,797 (25.1%)	$14,309 (74.9%)	$19,106

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Larkdale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2073^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1731^st of 2240 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Larkdale Elementary School)	25	25
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Larkdale Elementary School)	33	50	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Larkdale Elementary School)	23	38	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Larkdale Elementary School)	57	43	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Larkdale Elementary School)	13	23	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Larkdale Elementary School)	33	44	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Larkdale Elementary School)	12	14	2%
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	424	392	7.5%
African American	412	368	10.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	16	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96%	96.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Larkdale 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
Larkdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 NW 12th Pl	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6600	392	25	15.6	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	368 (93.9%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	35.2	1482^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	34.3%		25.7	1731^st of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%	249	30.0	37.0	56.0	48.0	48.0	56.0	57.0	$19,106	$4,797	$14,309
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	591 NW 31st Ave	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6550	488	27	18.0	91.6%	4 (0.8%)	467 (95.7%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	28.4	1666^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.2%		26.8	1687^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%	21	42.0	25.0	26.0	64.0	52.0	49.0	28.0	$13,672	$3,432	$10,239
Broward Estates Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	441 NW 35th Ave	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-5550	276	18	15.3	89.5%	2 (0.7%)	255 (92.4%)	16 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	25.2	1759^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.0%		10.3	2126^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.1%	367	36.0	33.0	43.0	61.0	42.0	40.0	37.0	$16,093	$2,879	$13,214
Dillard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 NW 12th Ct	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6200	624	33	18.9	93.4%	2 (0.3%)	595 (95.4%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	18.1	1956^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.3%		9.9	2133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.8%	177	38.0	15.0	24.0	69.0	22.0	25.0	31.0	$11,959	$2,798	$9,161
Plantation Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	651 NW 42nd Ave	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8000	577	40	14.4	82.5%	12 (2.1%)	502 (87.0%)	49 (8.5%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	53.8	997^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.8%		36.5	1428^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.3%	431	58.0	50.0	54.0	56.0	46.0	59.0	66.0	$14,257	$3,064	$11,192
Rock Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 NW 19th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8300	454	29	15.8	90.7%	13 (2.9%)	389 (85.7%)	46 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	20.2	1896^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%		33.7	1501^st of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	395	35.0	38.0	44.0	46.0	36.0	37.0	31.0	$15,081	$2,903	$12,179
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 NW 49th Ave	Lauderdale Lakes	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6700	547	33	16.5	87.0%	8 (1.5%)	493 (90.1%)	29 (5.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	45	1216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		27.7	1666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	450	49.0	38.0	48.0	60.0	61.0	62.0	44.0	$13,809	$3,392	$10,418
Castle Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2640 NW 46th Ave	Lauderhill	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5600	562	33	17.0	86.1%	2 (0.4%)	536 (95.4%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	24.2	1788^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.7%		15.4	2015^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.0%	227	38.0	36.0	42.0	44.0	47.0	49.0	25.0	$14,109	$3,724	$10,385
Sunland Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	919 NW 13th Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8550	415	24	17.2	90.8%	1 (0.2%)	392 (94.5%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)								(n/a)	30.0			53.0				$13,204	$2,826	$10,379
Westwood Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2861 SW 9th St	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7900	522	30	17.4	86.8%	12 (2.3%)	444 (85.1%)	57 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	48	1143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.3%		26.3	1705^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.9%	562	46.0	48.0	50.0	63.0	49.0	68.0	50.0	$15,245	$3,736	$11,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Larkdale Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Larkdale Elementary School?

Students at Larkdale Elementary School are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Larkdale Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Parkway Middle School
High : Dillard 6-12

Is Larkdale Elementary School a good school?

Larkdale Elementary School ranks 1482^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Larkdale Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Larkdale Elementary School.

What district is Larkdale Elementary School in?

Broward

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