BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWARD school district, located in SUNRISE, FL with about 644 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Sunrise, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools within the Broward County system, Banyan Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential social skills during the formative primary years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Broward County Public Schools district, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and educational excellence for all students. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Banyan Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, offering various programs and initiatives designed to keep students engaged and connected to the wider educational community in Florida.

For more information, contact BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (754) 322-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8800 NW 50TH ST
SUNRISE, FL 33351-5342
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BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SUNRISE, FL with about 644 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BROWARD
Total Students:
644
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 644 students

Black or African American
61.5%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
White
9.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.