Stirling Elementary School

Summary:

Stirling Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 535. The school faces significant challenges, with lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the Broward County district and the state of Florida.

Stirling Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.66%) and lower percentages of White (24.67%) and African American (20.37%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were 39-51% and 27-45%, respectively, compared to the district's 57-60% and 61-65% proficiency rates. Additionally, Stirling Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.7% in 2019-2020 to 42.7% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

While Stirling Elementary's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Oakridge Elementary and Driftwood Elementary, have even lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, schools like Hollywood Hills Elementary and Sheridan Park Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the increasing chronic absenteeism rate at Stirling Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5500 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33021

(754) 323-7600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1722^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,704

Students who attend Stirling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Attucks Middle School
High:	Hollywood Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

African American:

21.9%

White:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stirling Elementary School ranks worse than 76.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 159^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.59. (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 Student population at Stirling Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), African American (21.9%), White (19.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stirling Elementary School is 18.5. 128 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stirling Elementary School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stirling Elementary School is $12,704, which is the 79^th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stirling 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 Stirling Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	53.93	794^th	1688	53.0%
2007	38.66	1163^rd	1786	34.9%
2008	45.19	1041^st	1789	41.8%
2009	37.75	1245^th	1847	32.6%
2010	28.18	1472^nd	1919	23.3%
2011	41.65	1230^th	1985	38.0%
2012	48.21	1036^th	1984	47.8%
2013	43.78	1142^nd	2029	43.7%
2014	33.50	1426^th	2064	30.9%
2016	34.18	1397^th	2087	33.1%
2017	22.71	1705^th	2112	19.3%
2018	35.55	1405^th	2118	33.7%
2019	43.10	1239^th	2182	43.2%
2021	23.87	1728^th	2247	23.1%
2022	30.98	1550^th	2219	30.1%
2023	30.61	1596^th	2240	28.8%
2024	26.59	1722^nd	2256	23.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

this school is a joke. no one cares about the students at this school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Stirling Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	461	10	7	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1989	472	16	13	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1990	489	24	11	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1991	495	25	11	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1992	499	26	8	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1993	517	52	12	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	661
1994	528	60	17	70	2	n/a	n/a	0	677
1995	558	65	17	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	751
1996	558	65	17	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	751
1997	574	88	20	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	804
1998	585	101	19	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	840
1999	581	99	21	150	3	n/a	n/a	0	854
2000	573	81	27	186	3	n/a	n/a	0	870
2001	568	79	23	218	1	n/a	n/a	0	889
2002	530	98	22	243	4	n/a	n/a	0	897
2003	530	98	22	243	4	n/a	n/a	0	897
2004	458	140	20	258	5	n/a	n/a	0	881
2005	413	147	18	245	3	n/a	n/a	0	826
2006	367	138	18	229	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
2007	308	119	23	244	1	n/a	n/a	27	722
2008	270	112	27	241	1	n/a	n/a	25	676
2009	252	123	31	247	1	n/a	n/a	28	682
2010	212	110	25	288	3	n/a	n/a	14	652
2011	202	124	34	291	5	1	18	0	675
2012	189	112	30	298	3	0	11	0	643
2013	189	137	28	258	4	0	6	0	622
2014	210	147	30	259	3	0	14	0	663
2015	169	138	25	278	3	0	12	0	625
2016	157	137	27	265	2	0	16	0	604
2017	155	131	19	306	0	1	16	0	628
2018	138	131	21	294	0	4	20	0	608
2019	137	115	18	315	0	3	19	0	607
2020	125	105	15	303	0	3	14	0	565
2021	106	110	19	256	0	3	12	0	506
2022	118	123	19	251	4	3	9	0	527
2023	132	109	18	255	8	5	8	0	535
2024	109	124	19	291	9	3	11	0	566

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stirling Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	23.0	22.5	17
1989	545	24.0	22.7	18.5
1990	573	26.0	22.0	23
1991	584	28.0	20.8	25
1992	593	33.0	17.9	23.1
1993	661	37.0	17.9	23.8
1994	677	37.0	18.3	31.6
1995	751	36.0	20.9	22.6
1996	751	36.0	20.9	22.6
1997	804	41.0	19.6	31.2
1998	840	42.0	20.0	30.2
1999	854	45.0	19.0	41.3
2000	870	47.0	18.5	43
2001	889	46.0	19.3	44
2002	897	48.0	18.7	47.6
2003	897	48.0	18.7	47.6
2004	881	49.0	18.0	53.9
2005	826	56.0	14.8	56.5
2006	752	55.0	13.7	52.9
2007	722	50.0	14.4	56.5
2008	676	47.0	14.4	59
2009	682	58.3	14.2	62.5
2010	652	45.0	14.4	65.8
2011	675	49.2	13.7	70.7
2012	643	41.7	15.4	70.1
2013	622	43.0	14.4	72.2
2014	663	46.0	14.4	72.4
2015	625	46.0	13.5	76.5
2016	604	44.0	13.7	76.3
2017	628	40.0	15.7	79.5
2018	608	44.0	13.8	83.1
2019	607	38.0	15.9	75.3
2020	565	34.5	16.3	74.3
2021	506	34.0	14.8	69
2022	527	33.0	15.9	69.3
2023	535	33.0	16.2	74.2
2024	566	30.5	18.5	59.2

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 Stirling Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	23.0	22.5	17
1989	545	24.0	22.7	18.5
1990	573	26.0	22.0	23
1991	584	28.0	20.8	25
1992	593	33.0	17.9	23.1
1993	661	37.0	17.9	23.8
1994	677	37.0	18.3	31.6
1995	751	36.0	20.9	22.6
1996	751	36.0	20.9	22.6
1997	804	41.0	19.6	31.2
1998	840	42.0	20.0	30.2
1999	854	45.0	19.0	41.3
2000	870	47.0	18.5	43
2001	889	46.0	19.3	44
2002	897	48.0	18.7	47.6
2003	897	48.0	18.7	47.6
2004	881	49.0	18.0	53.9
2005	826	56.0	14.8	56.5
2006	752	55.0	13.7	52.9
2007	722	50.0	14.4	56.5
2008	676	47.0	14.4	59
2009	682	58.3	14.2	62.5
2010	652	45.0	14.4	65.8
2011	675	49.2	13.7	70.7
2012	643	41.7	15.4	70.1
2013	622	43.0	14.4	72.2
2014	663	46.0	14.4	72.4
2015	625	46.0	13.5	76.5
2016	604	44.0	13.7	76.3
2017	628	40.0	15.7	79.5
2018	608	44.0	13.8	83.1
2019	607	38.0	15.9	75.3
2020	565	34.5	16.3	74.3
2021	506	34.0	14.8	69
2022	527	33.0	15.9	69.3
2023	535	33.0	16.2	74.2
2024	566	30.5	18.5	59.2

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 Stirling Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,193 (11.5%)	$9,145 (88.5%)	$10,338
2019	$827 (8.3%)	$9,193 (91.7%)	$10,021
2020	$998 (9.0%)	$10,126 (91.0%)	$11,125
2021	$1,162 (9.7%)	$10,799 (90.3%)	$11,961
2022	$3,648 (26.5%)	$10,131 (73.5%)	$13,779
2023	$2,145 (16.9%)	$10,559 (83.1%)	$12,704

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stirling Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1239^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1596^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stirling Elementary School)	56	40	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stirling Elementary School)	62	37	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stirling Elementary School)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stirling Elementary School)	54	56	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stirling Elementary School)	60	48	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stirling Elementary School)	51	43	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Stirling Elementary School)	44	34	10%
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	607	535	11.9%
African American	115	109	5.2%
American Indian	0	8
Asian	18	18
Hispanic	315	255	19%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	137	132	3.6%
Two or More Races	19	8	57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.3%	74.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Stirling 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stirling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5500 Stirling Rd	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7600	566	31	18.5	59.2%	109 (19.3%)	124 (21.9%)	291 (51.4%)	19 (3.4%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.9%)	26.6	1722^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.7%		30.6	1596^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%	126	39.0	38.0	51.0				32.0	27.0	45.0				56.0				$12,704	$2,145	$10,559
Broward Children's Center South	Public	PK	3891 Stirling Rd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(954) 416-2444	20	0			3 (15.0%)	7 (35.0%)	9 (45.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sheridan Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5001 Thomas St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7300	448	29	15.4	61.8%	58 (12.9%)	128 (28.6%)	232 (51.8%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	45.2	1214^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.2%		51.6	1058^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%	156	53.0	44.0	57.0				58.0	51.0	54.0				45.0				$13,060	$2,638	$10,422
Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8	Public, Charter	K-8	1400 N. 46 Avenue	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 362-8268	131	0		33.6%	18 (13.7%)	18 (13.7%)	89 (67.9%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)				63.0	58.0	61.0				40.0	56.0	29.0		46.0	71.0	85.0	$7,207	$00	$7,207
Bridgeprep Academy Of Hollywood Hills	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 N 46 Ave	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 362-8268	350	0		49.4%	46 (13.1%)	42 (12.0%)	256 (73.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	48.3	1130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.9%		38.2	1379^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.4%	249	58.0	57.0	57.0				63.0	63.0	17.0				34.0				$9,271	$145	$9,126
Hollywood Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 Taft St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6200	665	38	17.5	39.4%	206 (31.0%)	89 (13.4%)	329 (49.5%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)	70.7	624^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.3%		63.2	769^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.7%	145	61.0	65.0	64.0				75.0	70.0	56.0				54.0				$11,677	$1,780	$9,898
Driftwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 NW 69th Ave	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5450	505	33	15.3	61.4%	66 (13.1%)	92 (18.2%)	301 (59.6%)	23 (4.6%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	25.4	1756^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.2%		21.2	1863^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.8%	107	43.0	31.0	49.0				39.0	49.0	46.0				28.0				$15,659	$4,074	$11,584
Sheridan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2310 N 70th Ter	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7350	466	27	17.2	52.4%	93 (20.0%)	90 (19.3%)	242 (51.9%)	26 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	51.2	1069^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.6%		62	795^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.5%	274	54.0	41.0	59.0				64.0	51.0	59.0				51.0				$13,686	$2,853	$10,834
Hollywood Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 N 69th Way	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6250	425	32	13.4	60.2%	31 (7.3%)	101 (23.8%)	267 (62.8%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.8	685^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.6%		64.9	738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.1%	53	53.0	64.0	56.0				67.0	67.0	76.0				59.0				$15,716	$2,553	$13,163
West Hollywood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7850	477	26	18.3	62.9%	31 (6.5%)	132 (27.7%)	292 (61.2%)	8 (1.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	23.9	1799^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.3%		30.8	1590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%	209	33.0	41.0	43.0				35.0	45.0	45.0				43.0				$13,581	$2,755	$10,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Stirling Elementary School

How many students attend Stirling Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended Stirling Elementary School.

Is Stirling Elementary School a good school?

Stirling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Stirling Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Attucks Middle School
High : Hollywood Hills High School

What district is Stirling Elementary School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Stirling Elementary School?

Students at Stirling Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 22% African American, 19% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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