Summary:
Westchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coral Springs, Florida, serving 1,123 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.
Westchester Elementary consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 72% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57%, 57%, and 60% respectively for the county. In math, Westchester had 70% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, and 62% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 65%, 63%, and 61% for the county. The school's diverse student population, with 22.26% White, 26.89% African American, 39.89% Hispanic, 4.99% Asian, and 5.34% two or more races, is more balanced than some nearby schools like Eagle Ridge Elementary and Summit Academy Charter School.
However, Westchester Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 28.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 58.59% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to some nearby schools. The school's higher spending per student ($9,421 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average may be necessary to address the needs of this student population.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Broward
SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,421
Students who attend Westchester Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7
Number of students: 1,123
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
39.9%
African American:
26.9%
White:
22.3%
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Two or more races:
5.3%
Asian:
5.0%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%
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