Everglades Elementary School

Summary:

Everglades Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Weston, Florida, serving 924 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, Everglades Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida.

Everglades Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 80-92% proficiency in FAST Math and English Language Arts assessments across grades 3-5, significantly outperforming the Broward County and Florida state averages. In 5th grade Science, Everglades students achieve 70-77% proficiency, compared to 52-53% for Broward and Florida. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 20.78% White, 4% African American, 57.9% Hispanic, and 15.58% Asian, is a strength that likely contributes to its academic success.

While Everglades Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as Gator Run Elementary, Manatee Bay Elementary, and Indian Trace Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.6% in 2019-2020 to 19.8% in 2022-2023. This concerning trend is an area that the school and district should address to maintain Everglades Elementary's academic excellence.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2900 Bonaventure Blvd
Weston, FL 33331

(754) 323-5600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,967

Students who attend Everglades Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Falcon Cove Middle School
High:	Cypress Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 924

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

White:

20.8%

Asian:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Everglades Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.49. (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 Everglades Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.9%), White (20.8%), Asian (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Everglades Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 72^nd best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Everglades Elementary School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Everglades Elementary School is $11,967. 98 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Everglades 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 Everglades Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.78	40^th	1688	97.6%
2007	90.10	105^th	1786	94.1%
2008	86.78	168^th	1789	90.6%
2009	86.42	179^th	1847	90.3%
2010	88.69	131^st	1919	93.2%
2011	91.38	82^nd	1985	95.9%
2012	94.18	58^th	1984	97.1%
2013	94.11	60^th	2029	97.0%
2014	92.41	90^th	2064	95.6%
2016	93.29	85^th	2087	95.9%
2017	93.31	68^th	2112	96.8%
2018	94.76	43^rd	2118	98.0%
2019	93.35	69^th	2182	96.8%
2021	89.13	214^th	2247	90.5%
2022	93.72	75^th	2219	96.6%
2023	95.39	39^th	2240	98.3%
2024	94.49	61^st	2256	97.3%

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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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by a parent
Friday, June 16, 2017

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Excellent. I have been at other schools and the leadership role this principal has blows everyone else out of the water. He's highly intelligent, kind and approachable. The office staff is professional and you are always pleasantly and professionally greeted. Students are able to learn and be challenged while still being allowed to be a kid. My kids love this school. Learning is still FUN at this school. Great job Principal Tillinger! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Everglades Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	535	29	21	211	2	n/a	n/a	0	798
2000	686	44	28	372	0	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2001	735	46	37	452	0	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2002	622	43	52	438	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2003	622	43	52	438	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2004	659	34	49	436	1	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2005	630	38	63	434	1	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2006	618	40	54	444	0	n/a	n/a	0	1156
2007	558	35	53	395	0	n/a	n/a	23	1064
2008	527	42	54	367	1	n/a	n/a	29	1020
2009	525	43	61	387	0	n/a	n/a	37	1053
2010	518	61	66	423	1	n/a	n/a	39	1108
2011	467	45	64	425	1	0	34	0	1036
2012	444	37	68	415	2	1	32	0	999
2013	410	51	80	399	2	1	31	0	974
2014	381	35	96	403	2	1	27	0	945
2015	377	40	109	499	2	1	26	0	1054
2016	362	33	129	559	2	1	20	0	1106
2017	327	28	130	614	2	1	22	0	1124
2018	306	37	148	612	3	0	20	0	1126
2019	271	36	157	543	1	1	19	0	1028
2020	249	34	158	573	1	0	18	0	1033
2021	212	27	152	556	2	0	15	0	964
2022	205	31	138	528	2	0	10	0	914
2023	192	37	144	535	1	0	15	0	924

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 Everglades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	798	37.0	21.6	5.8
2000	1130	46.0	24.6	5.4
2001	1270	56.0	22.7	4.5
2002	1155	59.0	19.6	5.9
2003	1155	59.0	19.6	5.9
2004	1179	61.0	19.3	8.1
2005	1166	69.0	16.9	9
2006	1156	75.0	15.4	7.9
2007	1064	66.0	16.1	6.2
2008	1020	67.5	15.1	4.7
2009	1053	85.6	14.9	8.3
2010	1108	69.5	15.9	11.3
2011	1036	67.0	15.4	12.1
2012	999	62.0	16.1	12.1
2013	974	64.0	15.2	13.4
2014	945	64.0	14.7	15.2
2015	1054	69.0	15.2	16.5
2016	1106	67.0	16.5	18.8
2017	1124	74.0	15.1	17.6
2018	1126	71.0	15.8	16.1
2019	1028	63.0	16.3	16.3
2020	1033	63.0	16.3	16.9
2021	964	60.0	16.0	16.2
2022	914	55.0	16.6	17.1
2023	924	56.0	16.5	22.8

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 Everglades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	798	37.0	21.6	5.8
2000	1130	46.0	24.6	5.4
2001	1270	56.0	22.7	4.5
2002	1155	59.0	19.6	5.9
2003	1155	59.0	19.6	5.9
2004	1179	61.0	19.3	8.1
2005	1166	69.0	16.9	9
2006	1156	75.0	15.4	7.9
2007	1064	66.0	16.1	6.2
2008	1020	67.5	15.1	4.7
2009	1053	85.6	14.9	8.3
2010	1108	69.5	15.9	11.3
2011	1036	67.0	15.4	12.1
2012	999	62.0	16.1	12.1
2013	974	64.0	15.2	13.4
2014	945	64.0	14.7	15.2
2015	1054	69.0	15.2	16.5
2016	1106	67.0	16.5	18.8
2017	1124	74.0	15.1	17.6
2018	1126	71.0	15.8	16.1
2019	1028	63.0	16.3	16.3
2020	1033	63.0	16.3	16.9
2021	964	60.0	16.0	16.2
2022	914	55.0	16.6	17.1
2023	924	56.0	16.5	22.8

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 Everglades Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$511 (6.4%)	$7,489 (93.6%)	$8,000
2019	$573 (6.7%)	$7,994 (93.3%)	$8,566
2020	$616 (6.5%)	$8,824 (93.5%)	$9,439
2021	$842 (8.7%)	$8,784 (91.2%)	$9,627
2022	$2,723 (23.8%)	$8,708 (76.2%)	$11,431
2023	$1,875 (15.7%)	$10,092 (84.3%)	$11,967

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Everglades Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Everglades Elementary School)	83	83
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Everglades Elementary School)	84	88	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades Elementary School)	88	87	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Everglades Elementary School)	93	91	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades Elementary School)	83	82	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Everglades Elementary School)	88	87	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Everglades Elementary School)	75	77	2%
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	1028	924	10.1%
African American	36	37	2.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	157	144	8.3%
Hispanic	543	535	1.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	271	192	29.2%
Two or More Races	19	15	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.3%	22.8%	6.5%

Schools Near Everglades 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
Everglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Bonaventure Blvd	Weston	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5600	924	56	16.5	22.8%	192 (20.8%)	37 (4.0%)	535 (57.9%)	144 (15.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.6%)	94.5	61^st of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		95.4	39^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.3%	22	84.0	85.0	80.0				89.0	90.0	92.0				70.0						$11,967	$1,875	$10,092
Manatee Bay Elementary School	Public	K-5	19200 Manatee Isles Dr	Weston	33332	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6450	1,071	57	18.7	21.9%	232 (21.7%)	68 (6.3%)	621 (58.0%)	114 (10.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.1%)	92.4	104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.4%		94.9	48^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%	56	72.0	81.0	85.0				80.0	86.0	82.0				79.0						$10,758	$1,628	$9,128
Country Isles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Country Isles Rd	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5250	852	50	17.0	30.5%	228 (26.8%)	59 (6.9%)	483 (56.7%)	50 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.6%)	80.2	402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.2%		81.7	373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%	29	65.0	76.0	64.0				72.0	80.0	70.0				64.0						$11,921	$2,055	$9,867
Indian Trace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Indian Trce	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6300	694	39	17.7	27.8%	213 (30.7%)	37 (5.3%)	392 (56.5%)	32 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	90.3	169^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.5%		89.6	178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.1%	9	76.0	76.0	80.0				85.0	82.0	80.0				67.0						$10,264	$1,363	$8,900
Eagle Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Indian Trce	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5500	1,183	61	19.3	35.3%	167 (14.1%)	49 (4.1%)	833 (70.4%)	90 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.6%)	94.5	60^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.4	81^st of 2240 public elementary schools	96.4%	21	78.0	79.0	83.0				86.0	85.0	91.0				83.0						$9,795	$1,347	$8,448
Franklin Academy F	Public, Charter	K-8	5000 SW 207th Terrace	Pembroke Pines	33332	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 315-0770	1,073	61	17.5	52.8%	96 (8.9%)	222 (20.7%)	702 (65.4%)	35 (3.3%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.9%)	39	1370^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.3%		37.2	1410^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%	40	54.0	69.0	53.0	51.0	58.0	49.0	50.0	55.0	27.0	38.0	49.0	47.0	26.0	35.0	95.0	83.0	95.0	69.0	$9,198	$642	$8,556
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5900 SW 160th Ave	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6100	722	43	16.7	35.3%	207 (28.7%)	56 (7.8%)	393 (54.4%)	45 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	90.1	176^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%		83.1	336^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.0%	160	71.0	72.0	80.0				82.0	78.0	87.0				75.0						$13,284	$2,121	$11,164
Greentree Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6301 SW 160th Ave	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 780-8733	305	0	17.1	1.0%	40 (13.1%)	61 (20.0%)	190 (62.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	70.8	619^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.6%		73.1	555^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%	64	77.0	75.0	58.0	68.0	80.0	56.0	65.0	72.0	52.0	76.0	100.0		52.0	63.0				100.0	$7,997	$84	$7,914
Gator Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Glades Pkwy	Weston	33327	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5850	1,225	64	19.1	19.0%	271 (22.1%)	39 (3.2%)	778 (63.5%)	102 (8.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.4%)	94.2	67^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.8	68^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	79.0	80.0	78.0				91.0	85.0	88.0				79.0						$9,686	$1,373	$8,312
Imagine Charter School At Weston	Public, Charter	K-8	3099 East Commercial Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33308	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 659-3600	1,053	56	18.8	21.5%	98 (9.3%)	27 (2.6%)	822 (78.1%)	79 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.5%)	91.7	123^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.5%		93.2	89^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%	34	77.0	76.0	89.0	87.0	86.0	76.0	84.0	77.0	93.0	84.0	86.0	45.0	72.0	58.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	$9,296	$102	$9,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Everglades Elementary School

How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 924 students attended Everglades Elementary School.

What district is Everglades Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Everglades Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Falcon Cove Middle School
High : Cypress Bay High School

What is the racial makeup of Everglades Elementary School?

Students at Everglades Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Everglades Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Everglades Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 61^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

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