Central Park Elementary School

Summary:

Central Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plantation, Florida, serving 705 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

Central Park Elementary consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57%, 57%, and 60% for Broward County, respectively. In math, 83% of 3rd graders, 81% of 4th graders, and 77% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 65%, 63%, and 61% for Broward County. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 57%, significantly higher than the Broward County (52%) and Florida (53%) averages. Central Park Elementary also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.34% White, 14.89% African American, 38.87% Hispanic, and 8.09% Asian, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Mirror Lake Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School, Central Park Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 18.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, while the nearby schools had rates of 32.9% and 38.8%, respectively. Additionally, Central Park Elementary spends more per student ($10,294 in 2022-2023) compared to the state and district averages, which may contribute to its academic success. The school has maintained a high level of performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 777 N Nob Hill Rd
       Plantation, FL  33324


(754) 322-5700

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,294 Help


Students who attend Central Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Plantation Middle School
High:    Plantation High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.9%
White:
32.3%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Park Elementary School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 35th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.62. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Central Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.9%), White (32.3%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 19. 146 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Park Elementary School is $10,294. 144 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.62 133rd 1688 92.1%
2007 90.18 103rd 1786 94.2%
2008 89.74 111th 1789 93.8%
2009 89.25 115th 1847 93.8%
2010 88.07 146th 1919 92.4%
2011 88.53 140th 1985 92.9%
2012 89.76 140th 1984 92.9%
2013 87.11 201st 2029 90.1%
2014 87.27 214th 2064 89.6%
2016 82.88 321st 2087 84.6%
2017 81.26 352nd 2112 83.3%
2018 83.54 330th 2118 84.4%
2019 80.99 377th 2182 82.7%
2021 75.34 527th 2247 76.5%
2022 82.58 357th 2219 83.9%
2023 86.41 259th 2240 88.4%
2024 85.62 292nd 2256 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Central Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Open Quote The administration here is a joke. The principal is completely ineffectual and her staff are sfl reflections of her poor leadership skills, and subpar organization. Administration beyond that are woefully inept themselves, never failing to obscure solutions to even the simplest problems. I feel bad for those that work under them. Mrs. Coleman, Tammy the Office Manager, and Deborah Hartman are all abhorrently rude and dismissive people, and would best serve the education system by leaving it entirely. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Open Quote EXELENT STAFF AND TEACHER Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 665 22 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1991 950 47 13 54 1 n/a n/a 0 1065
1992 1119 68 19 94 0 n/a n/a 0 1300
1993 903 73 31 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
1994 895 77 35 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1075
1995 953 83 49 101 1 n/a n/a 0 1187
1996 953 83 49 101 1 n/a n/a 0 1187
1997 887 91 54 98 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
1998 913 89 49 99 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
1999 934 70 43 113 4 n/a n/a 0 1164
2000 912 91 33 137 0 n/a n/a 0 1173
2001 896 89 36 138 2 n/a n/a 0 1161
2002 865 92 41 181 2 n/a n/a 0 1181
2003 865 92 41 181 2 n/a n/a 0 1181
2004 808 108 36 205 2 n/a n/a 0 1159
2005 791 181 43 213 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
2006 761 164 31 214 4 n/a n/a 0 1174
2007 712 175 32 202 3 n/a n/a 54 1178
2008 672 161 50 218 3 n/a n/a 59 1163
2009 678 147 60 201 1 n/a n/a 63 1150
2010 651 133 61 216 3 n/a n/a 69 1133
2011 611 155 76 239 2 3 59 0 1145
2012 587 146 73 256 2 3 60 0 1127
2013 525 151 67 303 3 1 52 0 1102
2014 494 163 66 330 2 1 42 0 1098
2015 449 150 63 355 3 1 42 0 1063
2016 392 139 82 325 2 4 37 0 981
2017 357 124 98 356 2 2 39 0 978
2018 341 116 93 375 0 2 43 0 970
2019 281 114 97 334 2 2 43 0 873
2020 267 122 90 294 1 2 43 0 819
2021 234 118 83 271 1 2 40 0 749
2022 246 107 63 278 0 0 42 0 736
2023 228 105 57 274 0 0 41 0 705

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 Central Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 720 29.0 24.8 6.3
1991 1065 45.0 23.6 5.4
1992 1300 55.0 23.6 4.6
1993 1074 47.0 22.9 3.1
1994 1075 49.0 21.9 3.9
1995 1187 50.0 23.7 4.5
1996 1187 50.0 23.7 4.5
1997 1130 50.0 22.6 6.7
1998 1151 48.0 24.0 5.1
1999 1164 50.0 23.3 7
2000 1173 53.0 22.1 9.5
2001 1161 53.0 21.9 11.5
2002 1181 57.0 20.7 10.2
2003 1181 57.0 20.7 10.2
2004 1159 62.0 18.7 10.8
2005 1230 70.0 17.6 14.4
2006 1174 71.0 16.5 14.8
2007 1178 72.0 16.4 16.6
2008 1163 71.5 16.3 19
2009 1150 85.6 16.3 17.6
2010 1133 68.0 16.6 21.1
2011 1145 70.0 16.3 23.8
2012 1127 61.6 18.2 27.5
2013 1102 62.0 17.7 28.7
2014 1098 63.0 17.4 32.8
2015 1063 62.0 17.1 34
2016 981 58.0 16.9 33.5
2017 978 58.0 16.8 38.1
2018 970 53.0 18.3 40.9
2019 873 46.0 18.9 35.4
2020 819 45.0 18.2 34.3
2021 749 40.0 18.7 33.9
2022 736 37.0 19.8 34.8
2023 705 37.0 19.0 39.9

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 Central Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 720 29.0 24.8 6.3
1991 1065 45.0 23.6 5.4
1992 1300 55.0 23.6 4.6
1993 1074 47.0 22.9 3.1
1994 1075 49.0 21.9 3.9
1995 1187 50.0 23.7 4.5
1996 1187 50.0 23.7 4.5
1997 1130 50.0 22.6 6.7
1998 1151 48.0 24.0 5.1
1999 1164 50.0 23.3 7
2000 1173 53.0 22.1 9.5
2001 1161 53.0 21.9 11.5
2002 1181 57.0 20.7 10.2
2003 1181 57.0 20.7 10.2
2004 1159 62.0 18.7 10.8
2005 1230 70.0 17.6 14.4
2006 1174 71.0 16.5 14.8
2007 1178 72.0 16.4 16.6
2008 1163 71.5 16.3 19
2009 1150 85.6 16.3 17.6
2010 1133 68.0 16.6 21.1
2011 1145 70.0 16.3 23.8
2012 1127 61.6 18.2 27.5
2013 1102 62.0 17.7 28.7
2014 1098 63.0 17.4 32.8
2015 1063 62.0 17.1 34
2016 981 58.0 16.9 33.5
2017 978 58.0 16.8 38.1
2018 970 53.0 18.3 40.9
2019 873 46.0 18.9 35.4
2020 819 45.0 18.2 34.3
2021 749 40.0 18.7 33.9
2022 736 37.0 19.8 34.8
2023 705 37.0 19.0 39.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $129 (1.7%) $7,573 (98.3%) $7,702
2019 $174 (2.2%) $7,757 (97.8%) $7,931
2020 $321 (3.8%) $8,153 (96.2%) $8,475
2021 $304 (3.4%) $8,618 (96.6%) $8,923
2022 $1,553 (16.1%) $8,078 (83.9%) $9,631
2023 $1,285 (12.5%) $9,008 (87.5%) $10,294

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Park 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 377th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 259th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)7172
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Park Elementary School)7279
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)8179
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Park Elementary School)8477
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)7074
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Park Elementary School)8271
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Central Park Elementary School)5864
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students873705
 19.2%
African American114105
 7.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian9757
 41.2%
Hispanic334274
 18%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White281228
 18.9%
Two or More Races4341
 4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%39.9%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park Elementary School

Central Park Elementary School ranks 292nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Park Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 32% White, 15% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Central Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Central Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plantation Middle School
High : Plantation High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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