DEERFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

650 SW 3RD AVE
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Park Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a hub for the local community, working closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As an institution within the Broward County system, Deerfield Park Elementary utilizes district-wide curriculum standards while often incorporating localized initiatives to address the specific needs of its students. The school environment typically focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment programs. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and character-building, the school strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential and become active members of the Deerfield Beach community.

529

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEERFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	49
Black	462
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
462 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.3 %)
White
11 (2.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-6150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 83