Gator Run Elementary School

Summary:

Gator Run Elementary School is a public school in Weston, Florida, serving 1,225 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, Gator Run consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic performance.

Gator Run Elementary School is a standout institution, ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Florida and reaching as high as 60th out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This places it in the top 3% of elementary schools statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 22.12% White, 3.18% African American, 63.51% Hispanic, and 8.33% Asian, is higher than many nearby schools, such as Hawkes Bluff Elementary School, Flamingo Elementary School, and Sawgrass Elementary School. Additionally, Gator Run has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.2% to 18.2% over the past few years, which is lower than the rates of several nearby schools.

Gator Run Elementary School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its higher per-student spending of $9,686 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,198 to $13,284 per student. This investment in resources may contribute to the school's consistent performance, with 5th-grade students scoring 79% proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 52% for Broward County and 53% for Florida. Gator Run's strong academic results, diverse student population, and favorable comparisons to nearby schools make it an exemplary educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1101 Glades Pkwy
Weston, FL 33327

(754) 323-5850

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,686

Students who attend Gator Run Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.5%

White:

22.1%

Asian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gator Run Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.25. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), White (22.1%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gator Run Elementary School is 19.1. 152 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gator Run Elementary School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gator Run Elementary School is $9,686. 155 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gator Run 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 Gator Run Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	91.05	101^st	1688	94.0%
2007	89.90	114^th	1786	93.6%
2008	90.66	94^th	1789	94.7%
2009	92.53	51^st	1847	97.2%
2010	93.03	46^th	1919	97.6%
2011	88.15	145^th	1985	92.7%
2012	89.94	137^th	1984	93.1%
2013	90.20	143^rd	2029	93.0%
2014	87.21	215^th	2064	89.6%
2016	91.62	123^rd	2087	94.1%
2017	91.73	104^th	2112	95.1%
2018	91.97	103^rd	2118	95.1%
2019	92.27	89^th	2182	95.9%
2021	90.01	189^th	2247	91.6%
2022	92.82	99^th	2219	95.5%
2023	93.81	68^th	2240	97.0%
2024	94.25	67^th	2256	97.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Great elementary school my 2 children attended this school 2018-2019 5 th grade
Very good environment and communication with staff Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 12, 2013

The schools is great, but the adage, "a few bad apples will spoil an entire bunch" applies to this school. Most of the teachers, and staff are great--great Principal, but a few teachers do every now and then act like loose canons and as a parent, that can be shocking and worrisome!

Unfortunately, I have experienced one too many instances of this; a recent example--my kindergartner was in a great program organized for the schools by the county--the swim safety program. As a concerned and enthusiastic parent, I volunteered and also watched my son learn. On the first day, as he was being instructed many other volunteering parents watched like myself. Yet a teacher from another section of kindergarten -- who doesn't know me -- comments "Are you contemplating his" (the young instructor's) "belly-button?" I am disgusted and horrified for two reasons: one, a teacher who is a role-model for her students and all around her would conduct herself so unprofessionally and recklessly; two, how can a teacher find the nerve to harass a parent who is volunteering and trying to help?

I hope the school can offer some courses in "Conducting Oneself Professionally" for its teachers, so that other parents don't face this and the focus remains on all the Good Work this school does on so many levels. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gator Run Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	400	19	22	161	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
2000	471	28	22	232	3	n/a	n/a	0	756
2001	744	52	39	588	2	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2002	645	47	44	537	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2003	645	47	44	537	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2004	620	44	46	636	2	n/a	n/a	0	1348
2005	651	39	42	588	3	n/a	n/a	0	1323
2006	709	31	45	520	2	n/a	n/a	0	1307
2007	662	37	54	495	1	n/a	n/a	24	1273
2008	688	50	42	486	2	n/a	n/a	20	1288
2009	723	49	43	451	2	n/a	n/a	22	1290
2010	626	58	55	528	2	n/a	n/a	20	1289
2011	614	50	62	521	2	1	27	0	1277
2012	533	49	57	571	5	1	25	0	1241
2013	467	44	58	593	8	0	25	0	1195
2014	461	29	57	618	2	0	19	0	1186
2015	447	28	57	715	0	0	18	0	1265
2016	421	36	65	748	0	1	23	0	1294
2017	367	39	79	780	0	0	25	0	1290
2018	354	33	86	789	1	0	26	0	1289
2019	337	38	77	838	3	0	27	0	1320
2020	289	41	88	812	2	2	34	0	1268
2021	246	51	83	786	2	2	39	0	1209
2022	286	49	103	787	3	2	33	0	1263
2023	271	39	102	778	3	2	30	0	1225

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 Gator Run Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	603	27.0	22.3	6.8
2000	756	37.0	20.4	5.4
2001	1425	54.0	26.4	5.7
2002	1274	62.0	20.5	7.7
2003	1274	62.0	20.5	7.7
2004	1348	68.0	19.8	6.6
2005	1323	76.0	17.4	5.7
2006	1307	79.0	16.5	4.5
2007	1273	79.0	16.1	5.5
2008	1288	84.5	15.2	6.7
2009	1290	102.6	15.3	6.6
2010	1289	80.0	16.1	9.1
2011	1277	78.0	16.3	10.9
2012	1241	71.5	17.3	11.8
2013	1195	72.0	16.5	12
2014	1186	72.0	16.4	13.5
2015	1265	78.0	16.2	14.3
2016	1294	79.0	16.3	14
2017	1290	81.0	15.9	15.7
2018	1289	80.0	16.1	16.7
2019	1320	72.5	18.1	16.5
2020	1268	72.5	17.4	15.5
2021	1209	70.0	17.2	15.9
2022	1263	69.0	18.3	16.2
2023	1225	64.0	19.1	19

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 Gator Run Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	603	27.0	22.3	6.8
2000	756	37.0	20.4	5.4
2001	1425	54.0	26.4	5.7
2002	1274	62.0	20.5	7.7
2003	1274	62.0	20.5	7.7
2004	1348	68.0	19.8	6.6
2005	1323	76.0	17.4	5.7
2006	1307	79.0	16.5	4.5
2007	1273	79.0	16.1	5.5
2008	1288	84.5	15.2	6.7
2009	1290	102.6	15.3	6.6
2010	1289	80.0	16.1	9.1
2011	1277	78.0	16.3	10.9
2012	1241	71.5	17.3	11.8
2013	1195	72.0	16.5	12
2014	1186	72.0	16.4	13.5
2015	1265	78.0	16.2	14.3
2016	1294	79.0	16.3	14
2017	1290	81.0	15.9	15.7
2018	1289	80.0	16.1	16.7
2019	1320	72.5	18.1	16.5
2020	1268	72.5	17.4	15.5
2021	1209	70.0	17.2	15.9
2022	1263	69.0	18.3	16.2
2023	1225	64.0	19.1	19

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 Gator Run Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$191 (2.6%)	$7,148 (97.4%)	$7,339
2019	$243 (3.3%)	$7,193 (96.7%)	$7,436
2020	$451 (5.6%)	$7,604 (94.4%)	$8,054
2021	$474 (5.6%)	$7,972 (94.4%)	$8,446
2022	$1,808 (19.3%)	$7,537 (80.7%)	$9,344
2023	$1,373 (14.2%)	$8,312 (85.8%)	$9,686

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gator Run Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 68^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gator Run Elementary School)	79	76	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gator Run Elementary School)	85	83	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gator Run Elementary School)	84	79	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gator Run Elementary School)	86	89	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gator Run Elementary School)	84	79	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gator Run Elementary School)	89	85	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Gator Run 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	1320	1225	7.2%
African American	38	39	2.6%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	77	102	32.5%
Hispanic	838	778	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	337	271	19.6%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.5%	19%	2.5%

Schools Near Gator Run 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Flamingo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 SW 133rd Ave	Davie	33325	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5700	658	36	18.2	62.3%	171 (26.0%)	25 (3.8%)	404 (61.4%)	42 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.0%)	57.7	902^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.0%		59.9	843^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.4%	59	47.0	53.0	62.0				56.0	67.0	61.0				56.0						$11,977	$2,294	$9,683
Sawgrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12655 NW 8th St	Sunrise	33325	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8500	826	52	15.8	56.7%	230 (27.8%)	193 (23.4%)	331 (40.1%)	41 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	80.3	401^st of 2256 public elementary schools	82.2%		78.2	443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.2%	42	64.0	70.0	69.0				72.0	75.0	70.0				67.0						$12,729	$1,998	$10,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Gator Run Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gator Run Elementary School?

Students at Gator Run Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 22% White, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gator Run Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,225 students attended Gator Run Elementary School.

Is Gator Run Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Gator Run Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Gator Run Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gator Run Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Gator Run Elementary School in?

Broward

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