Lake Forest Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Forest Elementary School a good school?

Lake Forest Elementary School ranks 1312 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pembroke Park, Florida, serving 562 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.

While Lake Forest Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (66.01%) compared to the surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms academically. The school's test scores are lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages, and it has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 35.4% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the 13.3% to 41.7% range seen in nearby schools like Orange Brook Elementary School and Gulfstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Lake Forest Elementary, ranging from $12,820 to $14,252 in recent years, the school's academic performance remains a concern. The school's consistently low ranking, between 1312 and 2008 over the past decade, suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic status of the student population, may be key to driving meaningful improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3550 SW 48th Ave
Pembroke Park, FL 33023

(754) 323-6350

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1312^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,149

Students who attend Lake Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McNicol Middle School
High:	Hallandale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.0%

Hispanic:

29.4%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Forest Elementary School ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 120^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.1. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66%), Hispanic (29.4%), White (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary School is 16, which is the 48^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Forest Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Forest Elementary School is $14,149, which is the 41^st highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	44.21	984^th	1688	41.7%
2007	43.73	1061^st	1786	40.6%
2008	37.00	1201^st	1789	32.9%
2009	32.93	1341^st	1847	27.4%
2010	23.76	1554^th	1919	19.0%
2011	28.99	1520^th	1985	23.4%
2012	27.88	1499^th	1984	24.4%
2013	12.70	1888^th	2029	6.9%
2014	6.99	2008^th	2064	2.7%
2016	13.35	1901^st	2087	8.9%
2017	22.10	1719^th	2112	18.6%
2018	24.62	1669^th	2118	21.2%
2019	35.13	1452^nd	2182	33.5%
2021	20.62	1818^th	2247	19.1%
2022	34.02	1467^th	2219	33.9%
2023	39.32	1352^nd	2240	39.6%
2024	41.10	1312^th	2256	41.8%

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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 Lake Forest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	275	117	7	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
1989	253	135	7	91	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
1990	245	147	11	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1991	212	142	7	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1992	220	177	10	110	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
1993	235	177	8	108	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1994	244	252	6	152	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1995	216	281	7	172	4	n/a	n/a	0	680
1996	216	281	7	172	4	n/a	n/a	0	680
1997	224	365	8	183	3	n/a	n/a	0	783
1998	189	429	5	197	10	n/a	n/a	0	830
1999	155	452	8	162	7	n/a	n/a	0	784
2000	164	455	3	171	5	n/a	n/a	0	798
2001	162	481	4	188	5	n/a	n/a	0	840
2002	117	457	5	221	6	n/a	n/a	0	806
2003	117	457	5	221	6	n/a	n/a	0	806
2004	89	497	7	263	4	n/a	n/a	0	860
2005	89	583	9	261	2	n/a	n/a	0	944
2006	91	660	10	268	4	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2007	68	590	10	235	3	n/a	n/a	36	942
2008	62	548	7	223	1	n/a	n/a	33	874
2009	54	576	7	217	3	n/a	n/a	33	890
2010	45	584	9	217	3	n/a	n/a	31	889
2011	49	565	7	229	2	0	36	0	888
2012	38	543	9	257	2	1	46	0	896
2013	40	506	9	204	2	1	40	0	802
2014	28	517	10	229	1	1	28	0	814
2015	34	517	10	229	2	1	20	0	813
2016	12	488	8	196	2	1	19	0	726
2017	19	471	8	179	2	1	14	0	694
2018	15	472	9	194	2	0	11	0	703
2019	13	474	7	227	3	0	8	0	732
2020	18	421	4	217	1	0	10	0	671
2021	15	374	8	192	2	0	5	0	596
2022	16	367	8	186	1	0	4	0	582
2023	16	371	6	165	0	0	4	0	562

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 Lake Forest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	22.0	20.5	41.1
1989	487	26.0	18.7	43.3
1990	508	28.0	18.1	46.9
1991	479	25.0	19.1	48.9
1992	518	30.0	17.2	55.4
1993	528	33.0	16.0	30.7
1994	654	35.0	18.7	59.8
1995	680	36.0	18.9	67.4
1996	680	36.0	18.9	67.4
1997	783	40.0	19.6	70.4
1998	830	39.0	21.3	64.3
1999	784	45.0	17.4	75.1
2000	798	43.0	18.6	56.4
2001	840	49.0	17.1	76.4
2002	806	53.0	15.2	82
2003	806	53.0	15.2	82
2004	860	59.0	14.6	48.3
2005	944	68.0	13.9	68.4
2006	1033	75.0	13.8	75.9
2007	942	65.0	14.5	80.2
2008	874	65.0	13.4	88.7
2009	890	75.3	14.4	88.4
2010	889	59.0	15.0	92.2
2011	888	64.0	13.8	89.1
2012	896	57.0	15.7	91.2
2013	802	54.0	14.8	89.7
2014	814	53.0	15.3	92.3
2015	813	57.0	14.2	94.7
2016	726	52.0	13.9	95.5
2017	694	51.0	13.6	93.9
2018	703	49.0	14.3	87.9
2019	732	44.0	16.6	91.8
2020	671	40.0	16.7	91.4
2021	596	39.0	15.2	81.7
2022	582	39.0	14.9	79.9
2023	562	35.0	16.0	82.4

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 Lake Forest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	22.0	20.5	41.1
1989	487	26.0	18.7	43.3
1990	508	28.0	18.1	46.9
1991	479	25.0	19.1	48.9
1992	518	30.0	17.2	55.4
1993	528	33.0	16.0	30.7
1994	654	35.0	18.7	59.8
1995	680	36.0	18.9	67.4
1996	680	36.0	18.9	67.4
1997	783	40.0	19.6	70.4
1998	830	39.0	21.3	64.3
1999	784	45.0	17.4	75.1
2000	798	43.0	18.6	56.4
2001	840	49.0	17.1	76.4
2002	806	53.0	15.2	82
2003	806	53.0	15.2	82
2004	860	59.0	14.6	48.3
2005	944	68.0	13.9	68.4
2006	1033	75.0	13.8	75.9
2007	942	65.0	14.5	80.2
2008	874	65.0	13.4	88.7
2009	890	75.3	14.4	88.4
2010	889	59.0	15.0	92.2
2011	888	64.0	13.8	89.1
2012	896	57.0	15.7	91.2
2013	802	54.0	14.8	89.7
2014	814	53.0	15.3	92.3
2015	813	57.0	14.2	94.7
2016	726	52.0	13.9	95.5
2017	694	51.0	13.6	93.9
2018	703	49.0	14.3	87.9
2019	732	44.0	16.6	91.8
2020	671	40.0	16.7	91.4
2021	596	39.0	15.2	81.7
2022	582	39.0	14.9	79.9
2023	562	35.0	16.0	82.4

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 Lake Forest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,920 (19.4%)	$7,975 (80.6%)	$9,895
2019	$1,709 (17.0%)	$8,370 (83.0%)	$10,080
2020	$1,417 (13.3%)	$9,220 (86.7%)	$10,638
2021	$2,286 (17.8%)	$10,534 (82.2%)	$12,820
2022	$3,945 (27.7%)	$10,306 (72.3%)	$14,252
2023	$3,174 (22.4%)	$10,976 (77.6%)	$14,149

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Forest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1452^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1352^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Elementary School)	47	41	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Elementary School)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Elementary School)	41	32	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Elementary School)	56	43	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest Elementary School)	44	41	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest Elementary School)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Forest Elementary School)	42	50	8%
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	732	562	23.2%
African American	474	371	21.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	227	165	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	16	23.1%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	82.4%	9.4%

Schools Near Lake Forest 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 Geometry (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 Geometry 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
Lake Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 SW 48th Ave	Pembroke Park	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6350	562	35	16.0	82.4%	16 (2.8%)	371 (66.0%)	165 (29.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	41.1	1312^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.8%		39.3	1352^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.6%	40	39.0	31.0	53.0				61.0	52.0	59.0				49.0						$14,149	$3,174	$10,976
Watkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3520 SW 52nd Ave	Pembroke Park	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-7800	398	27	14.8	85.9%	13 (3.3%)	276 (69.3%)	103 (25.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	19.7	1908^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.4	1953^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.8%	45	28.0	28.0	40.0				41.0	36.0	53.0				37.0						$16,196	$3,032	$13,163
Somerset Academy East Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-6	2000 S State Road 7	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 987-7890	201	13	15.4	89.1%	0 (0.0%)	142 (70.6%)	55 (27.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	71.9	596^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.6%		52.9	1020^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.5%	424	58.0	73.0	68.0				68.0	97.0	66.0				46.0						$10,949	$1,086	$9,862
Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 Hillcrest Dr	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 924-8006	327	17	19.2	77.7%	30 (9.2%)	112 (34.3%)	179 (54.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.9	2153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.6%		14.2	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%	104	28.0	29.0	33.0				31.0	35.0	34.0				15.0						$7,778	$803	$6,975
Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	20770 NE 14th Ave	North Miami Beach	33179	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 651-3155	1,042	55	18.9	64.3%	28 (2.7%)	764 (73.3%)	234 (22.5%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	46.7	1181^st of 2256 public elementary schools	47.7%		57.8	894^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.1%	287	52.0	58.0	57.0	66.0	55.0	58.0	44.0	36.0	57.0	59.0	38.0	73.0	41.0	17.0	94.0	100.0	88.0	73.0	$12,559	$2,918	$9,641
Orange Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	715 S 46th Ave	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6750	679	37	18.3	80.0%	37 (5.4%)	373 (54.9%)	244 (35.9%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (2.1%)	26	1738^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.0%		21.2	1866^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%	128	34.0	37.0	45.0				43.0	45.0	58.0				28.0						$13,410	$3,179	$10,231
Gulfstream Academy Of Hallandale Beach	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 S W 3rd St	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5950	1,317	82	16.0	73.0%	136 (10.3%)	455 (34.5%)	685 (52.0%)	12 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (1.8%)	23.8	1806^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		23.4	1788^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.2%	18	41.0	37.0	39.0	48.0	46.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	41.0	24.0	25.0	29.0	27.0	17.0	58.0		96.0	55.0	$11,843	$2,598	$9,244
Annabel C. Perry Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	6850 SW 34th St	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7050	623	39	15.9	82.7%	22 (3.5%)	494 (79.3%)	88 (14.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	30.6	1604^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.3	1820^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%	216	39.0	46.0	48.0	48.0	47.0	58.0	54.0	52.0	33.0	48.0	64.0	67.0	26.0	17.0	79.0		100.0	56.0	$13,778	$2,882	$10,896
Miramar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6831 SW 26th St	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6550	445	26	17.4	82.9%	9 (2.0%)	304 (68.3%)	117 (26.3%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	52	1045^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.7%		46	1189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%	144	45.0	55.0	53.0				53.0	69.0	73.0				41.0						$14,529	$2,899	$11,629
Hibiscus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18701 NW 1st Ave	Miami	33169	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 652-3018	403	24	16.7	73.9%	4 (1.0%)	352 (87.3%)	41 (10.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	40.4	1336^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.8%		32.4	1544^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%	208	54.0	44.0	55.0				60.0	40.0	45.0				45.0						$13,592	$2,870	$10,722

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lake Forest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNicol Middle School
High : Hallandale High School

What district is Lake Forest Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Lake Forest Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Forest Elementary School?

Students at Lake Forest Elementary School are 66% African American, 29% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Is Lake Forest Elementary School a good school?

Lake Forest Elementary School ranks 1312^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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