ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

622 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atlantic West Elementary School is a public school located in Margate, Florida, serving students as part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of core foundational skills. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Broward County district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition and long-term educational success.

The school community focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively. Beyond its core academic instruction, Atlantic West often integrates programs that promote character development and student engagement. As part of a large, robust district, the school benefits from centralized administrative support and standardized technology initiatives, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and educational strategies required to thrive in a modern classroom setting.

622

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	184
Black	363
Asian	16
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

Black
363 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
184 (29.6 %)
White
42 (6.8 %)
Asian
16 (2.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)322-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 65

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	41.3%
Male	365	58.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)