Sandpiper Elementary School

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Sandpiper Elementary School ranks 716 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sandpiper Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sunrise, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 633. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Sandpiper Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (36.65%) and Hispanic (40.28%) students. The school also faces challenges with a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.4% to 34.2% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools which have rates ranging from 18.2% to 38.8%. Academically, Sandpiper's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages, though the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate (66%) is higher than the Broward (52%) and Florida (53%) averages. Sandpiper also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.11% to 63.35%, and a higher spending per student, ranging from $11,818 to $15,652, compared to the nearby schools.

While Sandpiper's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Central Park Elementary School, Sawgrass Elementary School, and Nob Hill Elementary School, there are some exceptions. For example, Sandpiper's 4th grade Math proficiency rate (73%) is higher than the Broward (65%) and Florida (61%) averages. Additionally, the nearby charter schools, such as Everest Charter School and Franklin Academy Sunrise, generally outperform Sandpiper and the other public schools in the area, particularly in test scores and academic growth.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3700 N Hiatus Rd
Sunrise, FL 33351

(754) 322-8450

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,652

Students who attend Sandpiper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westpine Middle School
High:	Piper High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 633

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.3%

African American:

36.7%

White:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandpiper Elementary School ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 68^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.16. (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 Sandpiper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.3%), African American (36.7%), White (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandpiper Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 14^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Sandpiper Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandpiper Elementary School is $15,652, which is the 22^nd highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	60.01	688^th	1688	59.2%
2007	65.23	656^th	1786	63.3%
2008	61.75	707^th	1789	60.5%
2009	56.82	841^st	1847	54.5%
2010	58.10	860^th	1919	55.2%
2011	57.28	900^th	1985	54.7%
2012	50.09	994^th	1984	49.9%
2013	51.42	972^nd	2029	52.1%
2014	53.00	965^th	2064	53.2%
2016	53.64	968^th	2087	53.6%
2017	56.87	893^rd	2112	57.7%
2018	48.53	1097^th	2118	48.2%
2019	57.22	905^th	2182	58.5%
2021	42.02	1266^th	2247	43.7%
2022	57.13	912^th	2219	58.9%
2023	66.70	700^th	2240	68.8%
2024	66.16	716^th	2256	68.3%

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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 Sandpiper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	774	59	9	41	8	n/a	n/a	0	891
1990	929	90	18	67	8	n/a	n/a	0	1112
1991	1107	112	23	85	4	n/a	n/a	0	1331
1992	1180	128	37	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	1446
1993	841	115	19	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1994	865	129	16	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	1099
1995	854	94	17	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	1093
1996	854	94	17	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	1093
1997	781	92	15	139	3	n/a	n/a	0	1030
1998	774	81	22	144	3	n/a	n/a	0	1024
1999	744	96	23	177	4	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2000	696	132	27	205	2	n/a	n/a	0	1062
2001	652	144	22	218	6	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2002	538	174	24	231	5	n/a	n/a	0	972
2003	538	174	24	231	5	n/a	n/a	0	972
2004	472	202	20	232	6	n/a	n/a	0	932
2005	424	236	30	232	2	n/a	n/a	0	924
2006	395	261	27	245	1	n/a	n/a	0	929
2007	329	258	25	246	2	n/a	n/a	40	900
2008	283	285	22	211	3	n/a	n/a	39	843
2009	287	285	21	215	4	n/a	n/a	30	842
2010	243	301	25	233	3	n/a	n/a	33	838
2011	232	303	24	187	1	0	31	0	778
2012	220	279	28	148	1	1	32	0	709
2013	210	278	23	131	0	1	28	0	671
2014	217	240	25	133	2	1	28	0	646
2015	184	239	19	129	2	1	26	0	600
2016	184	210	18	119	0	1	21	0	553
2017	171	208	19	104	1	0	15	0	518
2018	146	232	17	150	2	1	17	0	565
2019	137	226	21	206	3	1	25	0	619
2020	144	232	18	219	3	2	25	0	643
2021	116	214	16	230	2	2	27	0	607
2022	107	225	23	234	1	1	35	0	626
2023	97	232	21	255	0	2	26	0	633

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandpiper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	891	37.0	24.0	6.1
1990	1112	47.0	23.6	7.3
1991	1331	55.0	24.2	11.6
1992	1446	64.0	22.5	7.6
1993	1061	47.0	22.6	7.5
1994	1099	49.0	22.4	8.4
1995	1093	49.0	22.3	9.9
1996	1093	49.0	22.3	9.9
1997	1030	48.0	21.5	11
1998	1024	48.0	21.3	10.4
1999	1044	55.0	19.0	19.5
2000	1062	59.0	18.0	24.6
2001	1042	56.0	18.6	23.3
2002	972	53.0	18.3	25.7
2003	972	53.0	18.3	25.7
2004	932	56.0	16.6	31.5
2005	924	59.0	15.7	34.3
2006	929	60.0	15.5	31
2007	900	57.0	15.8	35.1
2008	843	60.0	14.1	39.9
2009	842	72.8	14.0	46.9
2010	838	52.0	16.1	56.4
2011	778	52.0	14.9	57.1
2012	709	45.0	15.7	58.7
2013	671	48.0	13.9	64.8
2014	646	45.0	14.3	66.6
2015	600	44.0	13.6	71.3
2016	553	38.0	14.5	66.5
2017	518	41.0	12.6	68.5
2018	565	41.0	13.7	73.3
2019	619	40.0	15.4	66.7
2020	643	43.0	14.9	67.7
2021	607	44.0	13.7	60.3
2022	626	39.0	16.0	59.1
2023	633	44.0	14.3	63.3

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 Sandpiper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	891	37.0	24.0	6.1
1990	1112	47.0	23.6	7.3
1991	1331	55.0	24.2	11.6
1992	1446	64.0	22.5	7.6
1993	1061	47.0	22.6	7.5
1994	1099	49.0	22.4	8.4
1995	1093	49.0	22.3	9.9
1996	1093	49.0	22.3	9.9
1997	1030	48.0	21.5	11
1998	1024	48.0	21.3	10.4
1999	1044	55.0	19.0	19.5
2000	1062	59.0	18.0	24.6
2001	1042	56.0	18.6	23.3
2002	972	53.0	18.3	25.7
2003	972	53.0	18.3	25.7
2004	932	56.0	16.6	31.5
2005	924	59.0	15.7	34.3
2006	929	60.0	15.5	31
2007	900	57.0	15.8	35.1
2008	843	60.0	14.1	39.9
2009	842	72.8	14.0	46.9
2010	838	52.0	16.1	56.4
2011	778	52.0	14.9	57.1
2012	709	45.0	15.7	58.7
2013	671	48.0	13.9	64.8
2014	646	45.0	14.3	66.6
2015	600	44.0	13.6	71.3
2016	553	38.0	14.5	66.5
2017	518	41.0	12.6	68.5
2018	565	41.0	13.7	73.3
2019	619	40.0	15.4	66.7
2020	643	43.0	14.9	67.7
2021	607	44.0	13.7	60.3
2022	626	39.0	16.0	59.1
2023	633	44.0	14.3	63.3

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 Sandpiper Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,508 (14.6%)	$8,855 (85.4%)	$10,363
2019	$1,405 (12.8%)	$9,597 (87.2%)	$11,003
2020	$1,425 (12.1%)	$10,393 (87.9%)	$11,818
2021	$1,778 (13.5%)	$11,437 (86.5%)	$13,216
2022	$3,223 (23.5%)	$10,486 (76.5%)	$13,709
2023	$3,254 (20.8%)	$12,398 (79.2%)	$15,652

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandpiper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 905^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 700^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandpiper Elementary School)	49	51	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandpiper Elementary School)	65	55	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandpiper Elementary School)	55	69	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandpiper Elementary School)	61	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandpiper Elementary School)	65	64	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandpiper Elementary School)	80	56	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sandpiper Elementary School)	53	49	4%
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	619	633	2.3%
African American	226	232	2.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	21	21
Hispanic	206	255	23.8%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	137	97	29.2%
Two or More Races	25	26	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	63.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Sandpiper 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
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 N Hiatus Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8450	633	44	14.3	63.3%	97 (15.3%)	232 (36.7%)	255 (40.3%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.1%)	66.2	716^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.3%		66.7	700^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	16	54.0	56.0	66.0				59.0	64.0	69.0				66.0						$15,652	$3,254	$12,398
Franklin Academy Sunrise	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 NW 103 Ave	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 206-0850	1,381	71	19.4	55.5%	193 (14.0%)	446 (32.3%)	644 (46.6%)	46 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (3.7%)	74.2	542^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.0%		60.1	836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.7%	294	71.0	67.0	70.0	69.0	69.0	63.0	71.0	67.0	66.0	60.0	74.0	77.0	60.0	50.0	90.0	89.0	100.0	91.0	$8,195	$1,997	$6,198
Welleby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 N Nob Hill Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8850	593	35	16.9	61.6%	59 (9.9%)	251 (42.3%)	226 (38.1%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	65.8	728^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.7%		74.6	513^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.1%	215	67.0	57.0	57.0				71.0	71.0	58.0				47.0						$12,315	$1,954	$10,361
Nob Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 NW 104th Ave	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7200	541	33	16.3	56.7%	106 (19.6%)	183 (33.8%)	213 (39.4%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	63.3	790^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.0%		65.4	727^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	63	60.0	57.0	58.0				62.0	65.0	66.0				53.0						$12,974	$2,160	$10,813
Banyan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5350	401	27	14.8	73.1%	33 (8.2%)	263 (65.6%)	90 (22.4%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	50.9	1075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.3%		42.9	1256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.9%	181	63.0	49.0	61.0				50.0	51.0	52.0				53.0						$15,107	$2,449	$12,659
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5703 NW 94th Ave	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5750	909	52	17.6	61.5%	107 (11.8%)	466 (51.3%)	275 (30.3%)	21 (2.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	54.1	991^st of 2256 public elementary schools	56.1%		51.5	1065^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.5%	74	57.0	49.0	66.0				57.0	53.0	60.0				48.0						$11,079	$2,357	$8,722
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	816	42	19.4	62.5%	64 (7.8%)	523 (64.1%)	164 (20.1%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.2%)	67	699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.0%		63.7	759^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.1%	60	59.0	69.0	57.0				68.0	71.0	50.0				61.0						$9,489	$1,387	$8,102
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 N Pine Island Rd	Sunrise	33322	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6450	568	39	14.7	73.6%	42 (7.4%)	297 (52.3%)	188 (33.1%)	18 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.5%)	37	1432^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.5%		37	1417^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.7%	15	48.0	35.0	53.0				61.0	46.0	52.0				37.0						$14,565	$3,095	$11,469
Everest Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10038-10044 W. McNab Rd	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 532-3015	153	7	21.8	98.0%	14 (9.2%)	77 (50.3%)	55 (35.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	96.3	31^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.6%		8.3	2166^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.3%	2135	84.0	92.0	69.0	95.0	80.0	78.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	91.0	70.0	100.0	52.0	100.0			68.0	$9,149	$1,295	$7,854
Central Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	777 N Nob Hill Rd	Plantation	33324	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5700	705	37	19.0	39.9%	228 (32.3%)	105 (14.9%)	274 (38.9%)	57 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	85.6	292^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%		86.4	259^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	33	77.0	75.0	68.0				83.0	81.0	77.0				57.0						$10,294	$1,285	$9,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandpiper Elementary School

Is Sandpiper Elementary School a good school?

Sandpiper Elementary School ranks 716^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sandpiper Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Westpine Middle School
High : Piper High School

What district is Sandpiper Elementary School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Sandpiper Elementary School?

Students at Sandpiper Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 37% African American, 15% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Sandpiper Elementary School.

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