Serving 884 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Everglades Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Everglades Elementary School's student population of 884 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Everglades Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everglades Elementary School's ranking?
Everglades Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Elementary School often compared to?
Everglades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Everglades Elementary School?
884 students attend Everglades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Everglades Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades Elementary School?
Everglades Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Everglades Elementary School offer ?
Everglades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Everglades Elementary School part of?
Everglades Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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