Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

Summary:

Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is a public charter school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving 1,898 students from 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.

Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 86% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Broward County and 55% statewide. In math, 91% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 65% in Broward and 60% statewide. The school has also maintained a high statewide ranking, placing 103 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.64%) and Asian (10.64%) students compared to nearby schools.

While Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has a relatively high spending per student at $9,974, some nearby schools, such as Pembroke Lakes Elementary and Somerset Neighborhood School, also demonstrate strong academic results and are ranked highly within the state. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and statewide recognition make it a standout educational institution in the Pembroke Pines area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

10801 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

(954) 450-6990

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,974

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 1,898

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.6%

African American:

20.9%

Asian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.36. (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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Broward School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), African American (20.9%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is 23.1. 174 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School employs 81.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is $9,974. 150 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pembroke Pines Charter 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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	89.25	140^th	1688	91.7%
2007	88.64	139^th	1786	92.2%
2008	92.62	57^th	1789	96.8%
2009	91.35	75^th	1847	95.9%
2010	89.71	108^th	1919	94.4%
2011	89.41	117^th	1985	94.1%
2012	92.14	93^rd	1984	95.3%
2013	90.82	131^st	2029	93.5%
2014	93.29	69^th	2064	96.7%
2016	93.72	73^rd	2087	96.5%
2017	88.88	175^th	2112	91.7%
2018	88.54	189^th	2118	91.1%
2019	88.13	209^th	2182	90.4%
2021	82.03	375^th	2247	83.3%
2022	87.91	240^th	2219	89.2%
2023	90.15	167^th	2240	92.5%
2024	92.36	103^rd	2256	95.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

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by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2019

This school, besides just a few teachers that really care for the student education instead seen the kids like data or numbers. Unfortunately, most teachers do not develop a relationship with the students and instead only focus on them as data and numbers... This school only care about funding. the don't care about the success of the children.. me personally I make a terrible mistake bringing my son to this school. the public system cares more for the kids that the FSU chapter they only care about the number. "technology school".. However Administration leaves a lot to be desired and also focuses less on students being developed wholistically and much more on the short term of the students producing good test score to reflect on the school. I agree with the reviews from other parents of children with learning differences (who are able to be mainstreamed) that this charter system fails children who don't fit neatly inside the box they've provided for "typically-devloping" children. General Ed classroom teachers (while 'most' are well-intentioned) are not equipped to help a child that has been identified as needing extra support. If your elementary-aged child has or needs a 504/IEP (without needing a self-contained classroom), my advice is to stick with public schools or use your McKay for a school who can offer your child appropriate support otherwise, you run the risk of your child (and yourself) being completely frustrated and miserable. We could not be more satisfied with our decision to leave and go back to a public school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Love this school my daughter is doing amazing!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	336	126	23	145	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2000	467	245	41	245	1	n/a	n/a	0	999
2001	442	256	44	256	2	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2002	621	572	70	530	4	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2003	621	572	70	530	4	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2004	594	549	76	573	7	n/a	n/a	0	1799
2005	579	520	78	615	7	n/a	n/a	0	1799
2006	534	509	81	670	6	n/a	n/a	0	1800
2007	480	490	95	668	4	n/a	n/a	62	1799
2008	464	450	98	724	6	n/a	n/a	58	1800
2009	475	460	107	760	5	n/a	n/a	70	1877
2010	465	451	108	833	11	n/a	n/a	60	1928
2011	451	424	122	871	11	0	50	0	1929
2012	415	426	123	906	10	3	45	0	1928
2013	404	427	131	912	10	3	42	0	1929
2014	368	443	131	938	7	2	39	0	1928
2015	344	431	150	954	7	5	38	0	1929
2016	303	447	166	968	1	5	37	0	1927
2017	268	467	182	957	1	6	46	0	1927
2018	240	448	173	1002	2	6	57	0	1928
2019	215	455	176	993	2	5	73	0	1919
2020	204	427	187	997	2	6	81	0	1904
2021	162	417	197	1031	1	3	86	0	1897
2022	170	398	204	1029	1	4	85	0	1891
2023	182	396	202	1037	4	2	75	0	1898

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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	630	0.0	0.0	2.7
2000	999	0.0	0.0	8.7
2001	1000	0.0	0.0	11.1
2002	1797	0.0	n/a	17.9
2003	1797	0.0	n/a	17.9
2004	1799	n/a	n/a	15.7
2005	1799	0.0	n/a	16.4
2006	1800	n/a	n/a	17
2007	1799	n/a	n/a	18
2008	1800	n/a	n/a	17.2
2009	1877	n/a	n/a	22.5
2010	1928	94.0	20.5	27.2
2011	1929	100.0	19.2	27.2
2012	1928	105.0	18.3	27.6
2013	1929	104.0	18.5	21.4
2014	1928	104.0	18.5	25.6
2015	1929	103.0	18.7	28
2016	1927	101.0	19.0	29.9
2017	1927	112.0	17.2	26.4
2018	1928	117.0	16.4	34
2019	1919	107.3	17.8	36
2020	1904	107.4	17.7	35
2021	1897	106.4	17.8	36.5
2022	1891	108.4	17.4	39
2023	1898	81.9	23.1	39.8

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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	630	0.0	0.0	2.7
2000	999	0.0	0.0	8.7
2001	1000	0.0	0.0	11.1
2002	1797	0.0	n/a	17.9
2003	1797	0.0	n/a	17.9
2004	1799	n/a	n/a	15.7
2005	1799	0.0	n/a	16.4
2006	1800	n/a	n/a	17
2007	1799	n/a	n/a	18
2008	1800	n/a	n/a	17.2
2009	1877	n/a	n/a	22.5
2010	1928	94.0	20.5	27.2
2011	1929	100.0	19.2	27.2
2012	1928	105.0	18.3	27.6
2013	1929	104.0	18.5	21.4
2014	1928	104.0	18.5	25.6
2015	1929	103.0	18.7	28
2016	1927	101.0	19.0	29.9
2017	1927	112.0	17.2	26.4
2018	1928	117.0	16.4	34
2019	1919	107.3	17.8	36
2020	1904	107.4	17.7	35
2021	1897	106.4	17.8	36.5
2022	1891	108.4	17.4	39
2023	1898	81.9	23.1	39.8

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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$01 (0.0%)	$7,430 (100.0%)	$7,431
2019	$02 (0.0%)	$7,764 (100.0%)	$7,766
2020	$02 (0.0%)	$8,234 (100.0%)	$8,236
2021	$261 (3.1%)	$8,050 (96.9%)	$8,310
2022	$983 (11.4%)	$7,666 (88.6%)	$8,649
2023	$1,714 (17.2%)	$8,261 (82.8%)	$9,974

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 167^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	88	74	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	90	77	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	78	80	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	80	77	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	75	85	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	80	69	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School)	65	70	5%
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	1919	1898	1.1%
African American	455	396	13%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	176	202	14.8%
Hispanic	993	1037	4.4%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	215	182	15.3%
Two or More Races	73	75	2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	39.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Pembroke Pines Charter 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 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 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
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10801 Pembroke Road	Pembroke Pines	33025	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 450-6990	1,898	82	23.1	39.8%	182 (9.6%)	396 (20.9%)	1,037 (54.6%)	202 (10.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (4.0%)	92.4	103^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.4%		90.2	167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.5%	64	86.0	77.0	78.0				91.0	86.0	80.0				68.0					$9,974	$1,714	$8,261
Palm Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11601 Washington St	Pembroke Pines	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6800	438	26	16.8	64.2%	38 (8.7%)	238 (54.3%)	137 (31.3%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	56.3	940^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.3%		60	839^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	101	56.0	59.0	53.0				65.0	63.0	54.0				46.0					$14,244	$2,923	$11,321
Renaissance Charter Schools At Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	10501 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 862-1283	874	57	15.3	74.4%	43 (4.9%)	405 (46.3%)	387 (44.3%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.1%)	36.1	1456^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		40.7	1316^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	140	46.0	46.0	42.0				53.0	53.0	53.0				37.0					$7,515	$507	$7,008
Renaissance Charter Middle School At Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	10501 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 862-1283	473	37	12.7	72.7%	24 (5.1%)	246 (52.0%)	188 (39.7%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)								(n/a)				62.0	53.0	60.0				52.0	64.0	61.0		45.0	99.0	77.0	70.0	$7,348	$353	$6,994
Sea Castle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9600 Miramar Blvd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7250	840	48	17.5	76.1%	11 (1.3%)	586 (69.8%)	184 (21.9%)	49 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (1.0%)	61.4	836^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.9%		65	735^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.2%	101	52.0	63.0	62.0				66.0	74.0	53.0				47.0					$11,986	$2,363	$9,624
Atlantic Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	9893 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 263-2700	84	6	14.0	3.6%	13 (15.5%)	23 (27.4%)	48 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	75.0						83.0											$10,313	$933	$9,379
Somerset Neighborhood School	Public, Charter	K-5	9300 Pembroke Rd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 435-1570	505	0	18.0	62.4%	12 (2.4%)	400 (79.2%)	86 (17.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	68.6	671^st of 2256 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.1	687^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%	16	58.0	61.0	67.0				64.0	55.0	74.0				61.0					$8,840	$521	$8,319
Pines Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10300 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7100	500	31	16.1	68.2%	44 (8.8%)	197 (39.4%)	240 (48.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	27.9	1685^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		23.9	1773^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%	88	45.0	43.0	42.0				60.0	39.0	40.0				32.0					$13,877	$2,715	$11,163
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11251 Taft St	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6950	657	40	16.4	51.4%	146 (22.2%)	107 (16.3%)	369 (56.2%)	24 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	88.6	216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.4%		85.6	275^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.7%	59	72.0	87.0	69.0				86.0	94.0	78.0				61.0					$11,560	$1,445	$10,114
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 NW 206th Ter	Miami Gardens	33055	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 621-5838	217	15	14.4	72.4%	2 (0.9%)	113 (52.1%)	102 (47.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.4	937^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%		60.3	829^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.0%	108	64.0	58.0	52.0				62.0	58.0	55.0				45.0					$18,540	$4,423	$14,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School

Is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 103^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?

Students at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% Asian, 10% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,898 students attended Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School.

What district is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School in?

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