Park Trails Elementary School

Summary:

Park Trails Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parkland, Florida, serving 1,039 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state.

Park Trails Elementary consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 81% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 60% in the county and 55% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby schools, with higher percentages of White, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, Park Trails has lower chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates than surrounding schools, such as Heron Heights Elementary and Waters Edge Elementary.

The Parkland area appears to be an educational hub, with several high-performing schools in close proximity to Park Trails Elementary. This suggests opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices that could further enhance the educational experience for students in the community. Park Trails' consistent excellence, reflected in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its well-rounded, diverse student population make it a standout institution within the Broward County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10700 Trails End
Parkland, FL 33076

(754) 322-7800

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,612

Students who attend Park Trails Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westglades Middle School
High:	Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 1,039

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Hispanic:

23.1%

African American:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Trails Elementary School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.97. (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: White (57.8%), Hispanic (23.1%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Trails Elementary School is 19.7. 165 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Park Trails Elementary School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Trails Elementary School is $10,612. 135 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Trails 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 Park Trails Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	93.29	65^th	1688	96.1%
2007	89.13	126^th	1786	92.9%
2008	87.28	159^th	1789	91.1%
2009	91.81	63^rd	1847	96.6%
2010	90.15	101^st	1919	94.7%
2011	89.44	116^th	1985	94.2%
2012	90.80	120^th	1984	94.0%
2013	90.81	132^nd	2029	93.5%
2014	87.38	209^th	2064	89.9%
2016	87.76	203^rd	2087	90.3%
2017	88.29	195^th	2112	90.8%
2018	88.18	202^nd	2118	90.5%
2019	92.73	80^th	2182	96.3%
2021	84.36	317^th	2247	85.9%
2022	86.32	280^th	2219	87.4%
2023	88.18	214^th	2240	90.4%
2024	89.97	181^st	2256	92.0%

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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
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Overall Park Trails is a pretty good school but there may be some issues with diversity. My child, who is a minority, had a teacher who bullied him and basically allowed other children in her class to bully him as well. My child
was assaulted by two children before class and they tried to blame and isolate my child. My child had no other problems after we had him moved to another classroom with a better, caring teacher. His old teacher was very vindictive and even harassed me after we had our son moved from her class. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 29, 2018

We had a terrible experience at this school, ended up sending child elsewhere. Our experience was limited, but from what we saw the teacher was awful and not a nice person, she also didn't teach the class and relied heavily on computer programs to educate the children. Drop off and pick up procedures are horrible. When there is a storm at time of pick up it turns into a chaotic and traumatic experience when it really doesn't have to. It's Florida- storms are a part of life here! Principal is friendly and nice, but the front office staff need an attitude adjustment. The food they serve for lunch is something I wouldn't even feed my dog. Lots of improvement needed. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 18, 2016

If your child is any race other than white then do not go to this school. Being a minority child here is very alienating as we experienced. The kids are not welcoming to different cultures because the homes they come from are not welcoming. There is a reason Park Trails is 98 white, the Parkland parents want it that way. Take your child anywhere else but here. My child's teacher had my daughter acting nervous and not wanting to attend school. It s way over crowded and your child will be lost in it all. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Teachers we've had so far have not been involved with children. This year's still doesn't know our child's name on day 3.
Parents are mostly from Parkland, so are rude snobs.
No parking lot makes pick ups and drop offs painful.
Administration is friendly and helpful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Park Trails Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	874	39	25	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2003	874	39	25	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2004	962	37	36	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	1144
2005	1070	64	45	126	6	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2006	1085	58	49	138	6	n/a	n/a	0	1336
2007	1064	45	58	132	5	n/a	n/a	24	1328
2008	1124	60	60	132	7	n/a	n/a	31	1414
2009	1107	65	66	137	4	n/a	n/a	37	1416
2010	661	49	27	145	11	n/a	n/a	0	893
2011	631	41	31	145	4	0	26	0	878
2012	643	80	40	156	2	0	33	0	954
2013	624	75	43	163	2	0	35	0	942
2014	638	73	46	189	1	1	36	0	984
2015	777	80	74	217	2	2	36	0	1188
2016	831	81	84	274	2	3	40	0	1315
2017	855	65	100	301	3	2	40	0	1366
2018	715	48	92	275	2	2	37	0	1171
2019	745	51	99	294	1	2	34	0	1226
2020	696	49	90	251	0	1	34	0	1121
2021	564	59	70	227	0	1	37	0	958
2022	616	78	70	237	0	2	42	0	1045
2023	601	84	65	240	0	2	47	0	1039

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 Park Trails Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1029	49.0	21.0	2
2003	1029	49.0	21.0	2
2004	1144	66.0	17.3	1
2005	1311	85.0	15.4	0.9
2006	1336	87.0	15.4	1.7
2007	1328	86.0	15.4	1.2
2008	1414	92.0	15.4	2.6
2009	1416	112.4	15.3	3.3
2010	893	62.0	14.4	6.4
2011	878	62.5	14.0	8.2
2012	954	56.0	17.0	13.2
2013	942	58.0	16.2	14.1
2014	984	60.0	16.4	15.7
2015	1188	73.0	16.2	12.4
2016	1315	83.0	15.8	12
2017	1366	87.0	15.7	13.3
2018	1171	80.0	14.6	15.3
2019	1226	69.5	17.6	11.4
2020	1121	60.0	18.6	12.8
2021	958	55.5	17.2	12.1
2022	1045	55.5	18.8	13.4
2023	1039	52.5	19.7	15.1

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 Park Trails Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1029	49.0	21.0	2
2003	1029	49.0	21.0	2
2004	1144	66.0	17.3	1
2005	1311	85.0	15.4	0.9
2006	1336	87.0	15.4	1.7
2007	1328	86.0	15.4	1.2
2008	1414	92.0	15.4	2.6
2009	1416	112.4	15.3	3.3
2010	893	62.0	14.4	6.4
2011	878	62.5	14.0	8.2
2012	954	56.0	17.0	13.2
2013	942	58.0	16.2	14.1
2014	984	60.0	16.4	15.7
2015	1188	73.0	16.2	12.4
2016	1315	83.0	15.8	12
2017	1366	87.0	15.7	13.3
2018	1171	80.0	14.6	15.3
2019	1226	69.5	17.6	11.4
2020	1121	60.0	18.6	12.8
2021	958	55.5	17.2	12.1
2022	1045	55.5	18.8	13.4
2023	1039	52.5	19.7	15.1

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 Park Trails Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$453 (5.3%)	$8,069 (94.7%)	$8,522
2019	$403 (5.0%)	$7,656 (95.0%)	$8,059
2020	$443 (5.0%)	$8,336 (95.0%)	$8,779
2021	$745 (7.7%)	$8,884 (92.3%)	$9,630
2022	$1,607 (16.3%)	$8,224 (83.6%)	$9,832
2023	$1,742 (16.4%)	$8,870 (83.6%)	$10,612

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Trails Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 214^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Trails Elementary School)	80	77	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Trails Elementary School)	84	80	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Trails Elementary School)	86	73	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Trails Elementary School)	87	82	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Trails Elementary School)	84	77	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Trails Elementary School)	87	81	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Park Trails Elementary School)	78	53	25%
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	1226	1039	15.3%
African American	51	84	64.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	99	65	34.3%
Hispanic	294	240	18.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	745	601	19.3%
Two or More Races	34	47	38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.4%	15.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Park Trails 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
Park Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Trails End	Parkland	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-7800	1,039	53	19.7	15.1%	601 (57.8%)	84 (8.1%)	240 (23.1%)	65 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.5%)	90	181^st of 2256 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.2	214^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.4%	33	78.0	75.0	81.0				86.0	91.0	82.0				62.0						$10,612	$1,742	$8,870
Heron Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11010 Nob Hill Rd	Parkland	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-9150	1,042	57	18.4	8.5%	641 (61.5%)	43 (4.1%)	207 (19.9%)	110 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.6%)	90.7	152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.3%		92	115^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.9%	37	77.0	78.0	83.0				87.0	89.0	86.0				61.0						$9,499	$1,164	$8,336
Summit Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	11421 NW 56th Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 603-3303	422	22	19.1	42.9%	69 (16.4%)	86 (20.4%)	222 (52.6%)	21 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	64.5	763^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	66.2%		57	913^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%	150	55.0	53.0	65.0	71.0	44.0	54.0	69.0	69.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	64.0	55.0	37.0	88.0			72.0	$8,015	$00	$8,015
Country Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10550 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5950	844	49	17.3	40.8%	322 (38.2%)	170 (20.1%)	253 (30.0%)	54 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	40 (4.7%)	83.4	329^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.4%		84	314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.0%	15	72.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	77.0	76.0				60.0						$10,639	$1,362	$9,278
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	957	48	19.9	20.1%	482 (50.4%)	38 (4.0%)	318 (33.2%)	76 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%	94	84.0	70.0	79.0	86.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	79.0	69.0	62.0	82.0	75.0	57.0	62.0	70.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	$8,570	$485	$8,085
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11500 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-6300	839	47	17.8	31.7%	294 (35.0%)	149 (17.8%)	281 (33.5%)	75 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	34 (4.1%)	79.7	412^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.7%		83.4	329^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.3%	83	70.0	74.0	70.0				78.0	77.0	64.0				53.0						$11,381	$1,716	$9,667
Imagine Schools At Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	9001 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 255-0020	1,001	51	19.5	37.0%	282 (28.2%)	115 (11.5%)	447 (44.7%)	98 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (5.5%)	71.5	604^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.2%		67.3	678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.7%	74	62.0	69.0	68.0	70.0	73.0	66.0	83.0	62.0	57.0	61.0	72.0	58.0	57.0	51.0	69.0	87.0		78.0	$9,014	$130	$8,884
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8401 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5850	512	33	15.5	56.1%	136 (26.6%)	153 (29.9%)	180 (35.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	65	754^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.6%		67.8	666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%	88	58.0	55.0	66.0				71.0	53.0	71.0				55.0						$15,459	$3,531	$11,928
Waters Edge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	21601 Shorewind Dr	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 852-2400	700	44	15.9	19.9%	410 (58.6%)	21 (3.0%)	201 (28.7%)	45 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	96	33^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.5%		97	19^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%	14	88.0	81.0	86.0				90.0	88.0	86.0	100.0			83.0						$12,661	$846	$11,815
Riverglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7400 Parkside Dr	Parkland	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8200	1,154	65	17.7	20.0%	553 (47.9%)	74 (6.4%)	372 (32.2%)	97 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.8%)	90.4	165^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.7%		83.7	319^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%	154	77.0	73.0	79.0				85.0	79.0	83.0				70.0						$10,320	$1,661	$8,659

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Trails Elementary School

Is Park Trails Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Park Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Park Trails Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,039 students attended Park Trails Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Park Trails Elementary School?

Students at Park Trails Elementary School are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Park Trails Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Park Trails Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Westglades Middle School
High : Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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