Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

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Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School ranks 269 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 675 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Broward County School District.

Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 85% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 57% in Broward County and 55% statewide, and 88% proficiency in 3rd grade Math compared to 65% in Broward and 60% statewide. The school ranks in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its diverse student population is 48.44% White, 22.81% African American, and 17.93% Hispanic, which is more racially diverse than many nearby schools like Bayview Elementary School.

Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, strong statewide ranking, and diverse student population make it a standout institution in the Broward County district. While the school saw a notable increase in chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has generally maintained low rates, suggesting effective strategies to support student learning and attendance. The school's success can serve as a model for other elementary schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

101 NE 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

(754) 322-9050

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,743

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

African American:

23.6%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.44. (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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), African American (23.6%), Hispanic (19.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is 18.7. 135 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is $10,743. 131 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Virginia Shuman Young 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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	90.23	115^th	1688	93.2%
2007	91.30	74^th	1786	95.9%
2008	92.67	55^th	1789	96.9%
2009	93.47	40^th	1847	97.8%
2010	94.48	25^th	1919	98.7%
2011	93.42	37^th	1985	98.1%
2012	94.42	56^th	1984	97.2%
2013	92.59	95^th	2029	95.3%
2014	89.25	163^rd	2064	92.1%
2016	87.87	196^th	2087	90.6%
2017	88.49	189^th	2112	91.1%
2018	87.51	220^th	2118	89.6%
2019	87.42	235^th	2182	89.2%
2021	79.28	444^th	2247	80.2%
2022	80.72	396^th	2219	82.2%
2023	90.03	171^st	2240	92.4%
2024	86.44	269^th	2256	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

80%

20%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 15, 2018

You won’t find a more dedicated staff, parent group, or community than you do at VSY! My oldest is going into 5th and has been at VSY since PreK 3. In my eyes this school deserves a 100 score! Jen W. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, June 13, 2013

This is the best school I have ever been involved with. The administration to to custodial staff are rock solid in the pursuit of excellence. There is not another place you should enroll your child if you live in the area. GREAT school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, October 3, 2010

Excellent school; great teachers and families! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	488	294	8	62	5	n/a	n/a	0	857
1996	488	294	8	62	5	n/a	n/a	0	857
1997	507	312	6	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	888
1998	527	315	5	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	908
1999	550	316	10	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	939
2000	562	303	12	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	950
2001	496	266	9	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
2002	472	250	10	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	817
2003	472	250	10	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	817
2004	493	224	12	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
2005	485	201	11	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	792
2006	485	185	11	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	761
2007	450	162	13	74	2	n/a	n/a	50	751
2008	448	152	15	78	3	n/a	n/a	57	753
2009	431	149	12	82	3	n/a	n/a	59	736
2010	406	170	10	130	2	n/a	n/a	36	754
2011	375	174	10	123	0	0	43	0	725
2012	393	168	13	120	0	0	45	0	739
2013	398	167	15	125	0	1	33	0	739
2014	411	163	15	112	0	2	36	0	739
2015	411	174	13	96	1	2	33	0	730
2016	422	165	14	91	1	1	31	0	725
2017	407	164	17	78	1	1	37	0	705
2018	391	170	14	68	2	2	33	0	680
2019	360	176	14	97	2	2	33	0	684
2020	342	178	12	120	1	4	36	0	693
2021	302	159	11	132	1	3	33	0	641
2022	318	157	16	124	1	2	43	0	661
2023	327	154	20	121	2	3	48	0	675
2024	315	163	21	138	1	2	52	0	692

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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	857	40.0	21.4	27.8
1996	857	40.0	21.4	27.8
1997	888	42.0	21.1	28.2
1998	908	46.0	19.7	23.7
1999	939	45.0	20.9	33.2
2000	950	43.0	22.1	31.1
2001	838	41.0	20.4	30
2002	817	39.0	20.9	29.1
2003	817	39.0	20.9	29.1
2004	824	44.0	18.7	26.1
2005	792	47.0	16.9	23.4
2006	761	48.0	15.9	20.2
2007	751	48.0	15.6	19.4
2008	753	51.0	14.8	20.3
2009	736	58.9	15.2	21.3
2010	754	47.5	15.8	24.8
2011	725	46.0	15.7	25.2
2012	739	43.5	16.9	25.4
2013	739	46.0	16.0	24.9
2014	739	44.0	16.7	26.5
2015	730	46.0	15.8	28.6
2016	725	45.0	16.1	30.3
2017	705	42.0	16.7	30.8
2018	680	43.0	15.8	33.5
2019	684	40.0	17.1	34.1
2020	693	40.0	17.3	34.1
2021	641	39.0	16.4	33.7
2022	661	38.0	17.3	33.7
2023	675	37.0	18.2	38.7
2024	692	37.0	18.7	35

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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	857	40.0	21.4	27.8
1996	857	40.0	21.4	27.8
1997	888	42.0	21.1	28.2
1998	908	46.0	19.7	23.7
1999	939	45.0	20.9	33.2
2000	950	43.0	22.1	31.1
2001	838	41.0	20.4	30
2002	817	39.0	20.9	29.1
2003	817	39.0	20.9	29.1
2004	824	44.0	18.7	26.1
2005	792	47.0	16.9	23.4
2006	761	48.0	15.9	20.2
2007	751	48.0	15.6	19.4
2008	753	51.0	14.8	20.3
2009	736	58.9	15.2	21.3
2010	754	47.5	15.8	24.8
2011	725	46.0	15.7	25.2
2012	739	43.5	16.9	25.4
2013	739	46.0	16.0	24.9
2014	739	44.0	16.7	26.5
2015	730	46.0	15.8	28.6
2016	725	45.0	16.1	30.3
2017	705	42.0	16.7	30.8
2018	680	43.0	15.8	33.5
2019	684	40.0	17.1	34.1
2020	693	40.0	17.3	34.1
2021	641	39.0	16.4	33.7
2022	661	38.0	17.3	33.7
2023	675	37.0	18.2	38.7
2024	692	37.0	18.7	35

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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$263 (3.1%)	$8,124 (96.9%)	$8,387
2019	$248 (2.8%)	$8,466 (97.2%)	$8,714
2020	$487 (5.2%)	$8,938 (94.8%)	$9,424
2021	$388 (3.9%)	$9,566 (96.1%)	$9,954
2022	$1,987 (19.3%)	$8,314 (80.7%)	$10,302
2023	$1,389 (12.9%)	$9,354 (87.1%)	$10,743

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Shuman Young 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 235^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 171^st of 2240 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	74	66	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	77	71	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	80	81	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	86	81	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	83	69	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	85	59	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School)	67	67
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	684	675	1.3%
African American	176	154	12.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	14	20	42.9%
Hispanic	97	121	24.7%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	360	327	9.2%
Two or More Races	33	48	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	38.7%	4.6%

Schools Near Virginia Shuman Young 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
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NE 11th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33301	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-9050	692	37	18.7	35.0%	315 (45.5%)	163 (23.6%)	138 (19.9%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.5%)	86.4	269^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.1%		90	171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	92.4%	98	85.0	81.0	66.0	88.0	87.0	64.0	62.0	$10,743	$1,389	$9,354
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 NE 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7450	288	21	13.7	78.1%	9 (3.1%)	242 (84.0%)	32 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	41.3	1305^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		22.2	1825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%	520	42.0	46.0	44.0	55.0	59.0	38.0	65.0	$16,098	$3,352	$12,746
Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SE 3rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 522-2997	209	12	17.4	84.2%	9 (4.3%)	144 (68.9%)	44 (21.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	40.7	1324^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.3%		30.8	1591^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%	267	50.0	45.0	48.0	46.0	59.0	60.0	36.0	$10,705	$361	$10,344
Walker Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1001 NW 4th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8800	512	27	18.9	85.2%	18 (3.5%)	483 (94.3%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	20.6	1889^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.3%		6.2	2189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.3%	300	34.0	24.0	26.0	63.0	45.0	47.0	20.0	$14,918	$3,371	$11,547
Harbordale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 SE 15th St	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6050	505	26	19.7	37.2%	267 (52.9%)	53 (10.5%)	141 (27.9%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.9%)	76.1	502^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%		78.1	447^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.0%	55	57.0	72.0	74.0	69.0	71.0	77.0	52.0	$11,245	$1,575	$9,671
Bayview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1175 Middle River Dr	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5400	575	30	19.1	22.8%	350 (60.9%)	22 (3.8%)	148 (25.7%)	18 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.1%)	95.3	45^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.8	21^st of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%	24	80.0	87.0	81.0	89.0	88.0	84.0	84.0	$11,580	$1,425	$10,154
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1755 NE 14th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5450	299	23	13.0	67.2%	31 (10.4%)	165 (55.2%)	92 (30.8%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	36.8	1438^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.3%		22.1	1832^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	18.2%	394	21.0	46.0	61.0	44.0	51.0	78.0	29.0	$17,360	$2,929	$14,432
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 NW 13th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7000	325	18	18.0	74.8%	11 (3.4%)	281 (86.5%)	30 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25.4	1754^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.3%		15.8	2009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.3%	255	27.0	27.0	55.0	43.0	37.0	53.0	30.0	$15,849	$3,220	$12,629
North Fork Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NW 15th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7350	413	21	19.6	84.3%	5 (1.2%)	358 (86.7%)	48 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.6	1353^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.0%		24.3	1760^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.4%	407	33.0	34.0	44.0	74.0	55.0	57.0	44.0	$17,162	$4,238	$12,925
Sunland Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	919 NW 13th Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8550	442	26	17.3	80.8%	1 (0.2%)	409 (92.5%)	28 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)	30.0			53.0				$13,204	$2,826	$10,379

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Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School ranks 269^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 692 students attended Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School.

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Students at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School are 46% White, 24% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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