ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWARD school district, located in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL with about 550 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 38 teachers, ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public school operating within the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience aimed at fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in its young learners. As part of the nation’s sixth-largest school district, Rock Island Elementary adheres to district-wide standards while tailoring its instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By utilizing the resources and curriculum guidelines provided by the Broward County school system, Rock Island Elementary strives to prepare students for middle school success. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational programs and district policies through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (754) 322-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2350 NW 19TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311-3419
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ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BROWARD
Total Students:
550
Teachers:
38
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 550 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.