Park Lakes Elementary School

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Park Lakes Elementary School ranks 1509 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Park Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, serving around 970 students in grades PK-5. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Park Lakes Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.9%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 44.88% to 95.37% African American. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.5% to 36.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools (21.8% to 44.8%). Park Lakes' proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Park Lakes' 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 41%, compared to 57% for Broward and 55% for Florida. Additionally, Park Lakes has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.43% to 82.16% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The nearby schools, such as Endeavour Primary Learning Center, Royal Palm Elementary School, and Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School, have similar demographic and performance profiles to Park Lakes, suggesting that the challenges faced by Park Lakes are not unique but rather systemic within the local area. The high chronic absenteeism rates and the lack of improvement in Park Lakes' performance over time are significant concerns that will require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the root causes and ensure that all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3925 N State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

(754) 322-7650

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1509^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,981

Students who attend Park Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
High:	Boyd H. Anderson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 970

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.9%

Hispanic:

16.2%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Lakes Elementary School ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 138^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.25. (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: African American (79.9%), Hispanic (16.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Lakes Elementary School is 19.4. 159 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Park Lakes Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Lakes Elementary School is $10,981. 126 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Lakes 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 Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	21.02	1392^nd	1688	17.5%
2007	14.42	1604^th	1786	10.2%
2008	16.25	1580^th	1789	11.7%
2009	17.73	1613^th	1847	12.7%
2010	9.35	1817^th	1919	5.3%
2011	10.43	1862^nd	1985	6.2%
2012	10.46	1873^rd	1984	5.6%
2013	15.53	1833^rd	2029	9.7%
2014	15.31	1862^nd	2064	9.8%
2016	11.63	1938^th	2087	7.1%
2017	12.39	1957^th	2112	7.3%
2018	23.15	1702^nd	2118	19.6%
2019	37.68	1375^th	2182	37.0%
2021	29.22	1595^th	2247	29.0%
2022	39.69	1330^th	2219	40.1%
2023	40.16	1333^rd	2240	40.5%
2024	34.25	1509^th	2256	33.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Park Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	13	840	3	66	3	n/a	n/a	0	925
2003	13	840	3	66	3	n/a	n/a	0	925
2004	24	1075	11	91	4	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2005	19	1122	13	111	6	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2006	22	1237	11	113	6	n/a	n/a	0	1389
2007	16	1023	19	82	6	n/a	n/a	17	1163
2008	19	973	25	62	4	n/a	n/a	21	1104
2009	22	991	20	103	2	n/a	n/a	17	1155
2010	20	984	20	102	1	n/a	n/a	18	1145
2011	27	1030	18	102	1	0	16	0	1194
2012	36	1042	15	176	1	0	12	0	1282
2013	43	1026	4	207	1	2	4	0	1287
2014	29	939	9	155	0	2	6	0	1140
2015	30	926	9	174	2	1	5	0	1147
2016	30	966	6	174	3	0	6	0	1185
2017	32	877	4	184	3	0	5	0	1105
2018	20	857	5	182	2	0	5	0	1071
2019	16	805	6	162	3	0	3	0	995
2020	18	799	6	149	0	0	3	0	975
2021	22	736	5	153	0	0	4	0	920
2022	27	774	2	148	0	1	1	0	953
2023	20	775	9	157	0	2	7	0	970

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 Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	925	46.0	20.1	67.8
2003	925	46.0	20.1	67.8
2004	1205	63.0	19.1	66.2
2005	1271	76.0	16.7	81.9
2006	1389	87.0	16.0	73.4
2007	1163	77.0	15.1	69.5
2008	1104	74.0	14.9	88.9
2009	1155	89.9	15.6	89.4
2010	1145	74.0	15.4	92.4
2011	1194	73.0	16.3	90.5
2012	1282	79.0	16.2	90.8
2013	1287	79.0	16.2	88.6
2014	1140	74.0	15.4	94.6
2015	1147	74.0	15.5	94.7
2016	1185	72.0	16.4	94.1
2017	1105	72.0	15.3	94.4
2018	1071	72.0	14.8	94.6
2019	995	57.0	17.4	90.9
2020	975	52.0	18.7	93
2021	920	53.0	17.3	81.4
2022	953	49.5	19.2	79.4
2023	970	50.0	19.4	82.2

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 Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	925	46.0	20.1	67.8
2003	925	46.0	20.1	67.8
2004	1205	63.0	19.1	66.2
2005	1271	76.0	16.7	81.9
2006	1389	87.0	16.0	73.4
2007	1163	77.0	15.1	69.5
2008	1104	74.0	14.9	88.9
2009	1155	89.9	15.6	89.4
2010	1145	74.0	15.4	92.4
2011	1194	73.0	16.3	90.5
2012	1282	79.0	16.2	90.8
2013	1287	79.0	16.2	88.6
2014	1140	74.0	15.4	94.6
2015	1147	74.0	15.5	94.7
2016	1185	72.0	16.4	94.1
2017	1105	72.0	15.3	94.4
2018	1071	72.0	14.8	94.6
2019	995	57.0	17.4	90.9
2020	975	52.0	18.7	93
2021	920	53.0	17.3	81.4
2022	953	49.5	19.2	79.4
2023	970	50.0	19.4	82.2

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 Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,203 (13.9%)	$7,439 (86.1%)	$8,642
2019	$872 (10.1%)	$7,746 (89.9%)	$8,618
2020	$1,030 (11.6%)	$7,862 (88.4%)	$8,893
2021	$1,333 (12.9%)	$8,980 (87.1%)	$10,314
2022	$3,332 (29.8%)	$7,849 (70.2%)	$11,181
2023	$2,526 (23.0%)	$8,455 (77.0%)	$10,981

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Lakes 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 1375^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1333^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Lakes Elementary School)	47	47
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Lakes Elementary School)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Lakes Elementary School)	54	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Lakes Elementary School)	63	51	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Lakes Elementary School)	46	45	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Lakes Elementary School)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Park Lakes Elementary School)	34	41	7%
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	995	970	2.5%
African American	805	775	3.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	162	157	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	16	20	25%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.9%	82.2%	8.7%

Schools Near Park Lakes 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 N State Road 7	Lauderdale Lakes	33319	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7650	970	50	19.4	82.2%	20 (2.1%)	775 (79.9%)	157 (16.2%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	34.3	1509^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.1%		40.2	1333^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	40.5%	176	41.0	50.0	47.0				55.0	48.0	44.0				39.0				$10,981	$2,526	$8,455
Central Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4515 State Road 7	Lauderdale Lakes	33319	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 735-6295	1,192	63	18.8	99.9%	12 (1.0%)	1,128 (94.6%)	41 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	28.8	1653^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	26.7%		27.7	1665^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%	12	35.0	46.0	52.0	53.0	55.0	48.0	34.0	43.0	38.0	49.0	66.0	69.0	35.0	32.0	78.0	64.0	$13,077	$734	$12,343
Castle Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2640 NW 46th Ave	Lauderhill	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5600	562	33	17.0	86.1%	2 (0.4%)	536 (95.4%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	24.2	1788^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.7%		15.4	2015^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.0%	227	38.0	36.0	42.0				44.0	47.0	49.0				25.0				$14,109	$3,724	$10,385
Oriole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3081 NW 39th St	Lauderdale Lakes	33309	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7550	651	37	17.5	86.9%	10 (1.5%)	565 (86.8%)	61 (9.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28.3	1671^st of 2256 public elementary schools	25.9%		25.1	1743^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.2%	72	38.0	35.0	49.0				46.0	56.0	46.0				28.0				$13,613	$3,793	$9,820
Endeavour Primary Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-3	2600 NW 58th Ter	Lauderhill	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 321-6600	332	18	18.4	89.8%	2 (0.6%)	313 (94.3%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)	51.0						72.0										$15,857	$3,861	$11,997
Royal Palm Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1951 NW 56th Ave	Lauderhill	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8350	745	36	20.6	88.3%	5 (0.7%)	688 (92.3%)	41 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	15.5	2019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%		18.3	1954^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.8%	65	26.0	31.0	32.0				34.0	51.0	32.0				26.0				$11,237	$2,444	$8,793
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 NW 49th Ave	Lauderdale Lakes	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6700	547	33	16.5	87.0%	8 (1.5%)	493 (90.1%)	29 (5.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	45	1216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		27.7	1666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	450	49.0	38.0	48.0				60.0	61.0	62.0				44.0				$13,809	$3,392	$10,418
Broadview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 SW 62nd Ave	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5500	742	40	18.5	86.4%	33 (4.4%)	333 (44.9%)	349 (47.0%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (1.9%)	30	1624^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.0%		25.1	1744^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.1%	120	37.0	40.0	48.0				42.0	58.0	51.0				29.0				$11,089	$2,463	$8,626
Rock Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 NW 19th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8300	454	29	15.8	90.7%	13 (2.9%)	389 (85.7%)	46 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	20.2	1896^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%		33.7	1501^st of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	395	35.0	38.0	44.0				46.0	36.0	37.0				31.0				$15,081	$2,903	$12,179
Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1395 S State Road 7	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 973-8900	423	25	16.9	93.4%	4 (0.9%)	274 (64.8%)	132 (31.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.1%)	12.2	2103^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	6.8%		12.7	2090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	13	33.0	33.0	35.0				41.0	31.0	28.0				25.0				$11,739	$1,240	$10,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Lakes Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Park Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Park Lakes Elementary School are 80% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% White.

What district is Park Lakes Elementary School in?

Broward

Is Park Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Park Lakes Elementary School ranks 1509^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Park Lakes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
High : Boyd H. Anderson High School

How many students attend Park Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 970 students attended Park Lakes Elementary School.

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