Westchester Elementary School

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Westchester Elementary School ranks 482 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12405 Royal Palm Blvd
Coral Springs, FL 33065

(754) 322-8900

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,421

Students who attend Westchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sawgrass Springs Middle School
High:	Coral Glades High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 1,123

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.9%

African American:

26.9%

White:

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westchester Elementary School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.92. (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 Westchester Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.9%), African American (26.9%), White (22.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary School is 19.7. 165 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westchester Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westchester Elementary School is $9,421. 161 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westchester 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 Westchester Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	84.68	218^th	1688	87.1%
2007	83.07	258^th	1786	85.6%
2008	80.91	292^nd	1789	83.7%
2009	76.63	391^st	1847	78.8%
2010	79.21	336^th	1919	82.5%
2011	79.42	361^st	1985	81.8%
2012	83.19	287^th	1984	85.5%
2013	75.57	437^th	2029	78.5%
2014	67.46	644^th	2064	68.8%
2016	74.03	517^th	2087	75.2%
2017	73.44	541^st	2112	74.4%
2018	81.01	379^th	2118	82.1%
2019	77.85	447^th	2182	79.5%
2021	57.75	921^st	2247	59.0%
2022	60.62	819^th	2219	63.1%
2023	73.20	552^nd	2240	75.4%
2024	76.92	482^nd	2256	78.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westchester Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	961	26	25	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1989	1022	35	27	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	1126
1990	868	34	35	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	972
1991	934	35	39	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1992	946	63	44	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	1122
1993	1060	69	36	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	1250
1994	1052	76	31	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	1258
1995	1043	84	33	115	3	n/a	n/a	0	1278
1996	1043	84	33	115	3	n/a	n/a	0	1278
1997	1042	91	40	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	1291
1998	951	76	46	117	2	n/a	n/a	0	1192
1999	914	92	45	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	1192
2000	972	133	48	174	5	n/a	n/a	0	1332
2001	879	101	52	170	4	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2002	834	135	78	222	12	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2003	834	135	78	222	12	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2004	793	143	72	230	10	n/a	n/a	0	1248
2005	782	174	66	250	9	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2006	734	183	74	274	7	n/a	n/a	0	1272
2007	584	171	72	232	6	n/a	n/a	31	1096
2008	592	178	67	234	6	n/a	n/a	35	1112
2009	546	209	59	243	5	n/a	n/a	39	1101
2010	530	214	66	261	4	n/a	n/a	45	1120
2011	519	230	61	307	6	0	36	0	1159
2012	498	257	59	316	10	0	40	0	1180
2013	518	228	77	314	9	2	42	0	1190
2014	496	228	91	356	5	2	46	0	1224
2015	487	250	88	334	5	2	42	0	1208
2016	443	251	102	350	7	1	56	0	1210
2017	395	266	108	380	4	1	45	0	1199
2018	386	263	97	393	4	1	53	0	1197
2019	318	277	77	412	5	0	54	0	1143
2020	294	281	71	432	4	0	56	0	1138
2021	265	276	63	414	4	2	47	0	1071
2022	244	284	60	447	3	3	51	0	1092
2023	250	302	56	448	4	3	60	0	1123

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 Westchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1041	46.0	22.6	5.8
1989	1126	51.0	22.0	4.8
1990	972	45.0	21.6	5.2
1991	1072	49.0	21.8	7.2
1992	1122	55.0	20.4	6.2
1993	1250	54.0	23.1	7.7
1994	1258	57.0	22.1	7.9
1995	1278	56.0	22.8	3.8
1996	1278	56.0	22.8	3.8
1997	1291	57.0	22.6	10.1
1998	1192	54.0	22.1	10.2
1999	1192	51.0	23.4	16.2
2000	1332	59.0	22.6	16.9
2001	1206	58.0	20.8	13.8
2002	1281	59.0	21.7	18.3
2003	1281	59.0	21.7	18.3
2004	1248	61.0	20.5	20.8
2005	1281	67.0	19.1	20.2
2006	1272	74.0	17.2	20.5
2007	1096	70.0	15.7	21
2008	1112	71.5	15.6	24.4
2009	1101	83.8	16.0	28.6
2010	1120	66.0	16.9	36.7
2011	1159	72.0	16.0	38.9
2012	1180	65.0	18.1	41.2
2013	1190	71.0	16.7	38.3
2014	1224	74.0	16.5	43.1
2015	1208	69.0	17.5	47.7
2016	1210	69.0	17.5	48.3
2017	1199	67.0	17.8	52.5
2018	1197	68.0	17.6	54
2019	1143	62.0	18.4	54.1
2020	1138	60.0	18.9	51.9
2021	1071	57.0	18.7	46.5
2022	1092	58.0	18.8	48.2
2023	1123	57.0	19.7	58.6

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 Westchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1041	46.0	22.6	5.8
1989	1126	51.0	22.0	4.8
1990	972	45.0	21.6	5.2
1991	1072	49.0	21.8	7.2
1992	1122	55.0	20.4	6.2
1993	1250	54.0	23.1	7.7
1994	1258	57.0	22.1	7.9
1995	1278	56.0	22.8	3.8
1996	1278	56.0	22.8	3.8
1997	1291	57.0	22.6	10.1
1998	1192	54.0	22.1	10.2
1999	1192	51.0	23.4	16.2
2000	1332	59.0	22.6	16.9
2001	1206	58.0	20.8	13.8
2002	1281	59.0	21.7	18.3
2003	1281	59.0	21.7	18.3
2004	1248	61.0	20.5	20.8
2005	1281	67.0	19.1	20.2
2006	1272	74.0	17.2	20.5
2007	1096	70.0	15.7	21
2008	1112	71.5	15.6	24.4
2009	1101	83.8	16.0	28.6
2010	1120	66.0	16.9	36.7
2011	1159	72.0	16.0	38.9
2012	1180	65.0	18.1	41.2
2013	1190	71.0	16.7	38.3
2014	1224	74.0	16.5	43.1
2015	1208	69.0	17.5	47.7
2016	1210	69.0	17.5	48.3
2017	1199	67.0	17.8	52.5
2018	1197	68.0	17.6	54
2019	1143	62.0	18.4	54.1
2020	1138	60.0	18.9	51.9
2021	1071	57.0	18.7	46.5
2022	1092	58.0	18.8	48.2
2023	1123	57.0	19.7	58.6

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 Westchester Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$393 (5.7%)	$6,456 (94.3%)	$6,849
2019	$485 (6.6%)	$6,857 (93.4%)	$7,341
2020	$442 (5.7%)	$7,312 (94.3%)	$7,753
2021	$916 (10.7%)	$7,617 (89.3%)	$8,533
2022	$1,646 (18.4%)	$7,319 (81.6%)	$8,964
2023	$1,429 (15.2%)	$7,992 (84.8%)	$9,421

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westchester 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 447^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 552^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary School)	71	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary School)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary School)	71	63	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary School)	75	62	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westchester Elementary School)	73	59	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westchester Elementary School)	68	46	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Westchester Elementary School)	66	52	14%
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	1143	1123	1.7%
African American	277	302	9%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	77	56	27.3%
Hispanic	412	448	8.7%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	318	250	21.4%
Two or More Races	54	60	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	58.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Westchester 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
Westchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12405 Royal Palm Blvd	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8900	1,123	57	19.7	58.6%	250 (22.3%)	302 (26.9%)	448 (39.9%)	56 (5.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	60 (5.3%)	76.9	482^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.6%		73.2	552^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%	70	72.0	65.0	71.0				70.0	66.0	62.0				66.0				$9,421	$1,429	$7,992
Coral Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 NW 110th Ave	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5900	466	28	16.6	85.4%	50 (10.7%)	297 (63.7%)	107 (23.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	19.4	1919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.9%		18.4	1949^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.0%	30	35.0	31.0	38.0				45.0	35.0	44.0				41.0				$14,808	$3,355	$11,453
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10257 NW 29th St	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7850	776	47	16.6	63.0%	140 (18.0%)	226 (29.1%)	332 (42.8%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.0%)	57.6	907^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.8%		59.2	860^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.6%	47	59.0	56.0	59.0				63.0	67.0	52.0				45.0				$12,270	$2,486	$9,783
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11450 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8250	683	40	17.0	44.9%	245 (35.9%)	160 (23.4%)	220 (32.2%)	32 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	86.2	280^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.6%		79.3	425^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.0%	145	73.0	73.0	68.0				74.0	80.0	76.0				75.0				$11,116	$1,580	$9,535
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9850 Ramblewood Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6850	587	33	17.7	60.5%	149 (25.4%)	157 (26.7%)	240 (40.9%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.7%)	59.5	873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		56.6	932^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.4%	59	53.0	59.0	63.0				55.0	62.0	64.0				54.0				$12,794	$2,258	$10,535
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11500 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-6300	839	47	17.8	31.7%	294 (35.0%)	149 (17.8%)	281 (33.5%)	75 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	34 (4.1%)	79.7	412^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.7%		83.4	329^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.3%	83	70.0	74.0	70.0				78.0	77.0	64.0				53.0				$11,381	$1,716	$9,667
Summit Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	11421 NW 56th Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 603-3303	422	22	19.1	42.9%	69 (16.4%)	86 (20.4%)	222 (52.6%)	21 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	64.5	763^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	66.2%		57	913^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%	150	55.0	53.0	65.0	71.0	44.0	54.0	69.0	69.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	64.0	55.0	37.0	88.0	72.0	$8,015	$00	$8,015
Country Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10550 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5950	844	49	17.3	40.8%	322 (38.2%)	170 (20.1%)	253 (30.0%)	54 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	40 (4.7%)	83.4	329^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.4%		84	314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.0%	15	72.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	77.0	76.0				60.0				$10,639	$1,362	$9,278
Ramblewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8950 Shadow Wood Blvd	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8150	709	46	15.4	57.8%	170 (24.0%)	210 (29.6%)	273 (38.5%)	19 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)	53.9	996^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.9%		60.2	831^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%	165	52.0	59.0	51.0				62.0	65.0	60.0				39.0				$12,577	$2,474	$10,104
Panacea Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	201 N University Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 341-5550	80	0	12.6	100.0%	3 (3.8%)	73 (91.3%)	4 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	1098^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.3%		56.4	938^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.1%	160	43.0	48.0	31.0				76.0	76.0	69.0				25.0				$10,752	$981	$9,771

Frequently Asked Questions about Westchester Elementary School

What district is Westchester Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,123 students attended Westchester Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Westchester Elementary School?

Students at Westchester Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 27% African American, 22% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Westchester Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sawgrass Springs Middle School
High : Coral Glades High School

Is Westchester Elementary School a good school?

Westchester Elementary School ranks 482^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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