TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

839 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tropical Elementary School, located in Plantation, Florida, is a public school serving students in Broward County. As part of the Broward County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster curiosity and foundational skills in a diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tropical Elementary is known for being an active part of the local Plantation community. The school typically integrates programs designed to enhance student engagement—often including extracurricular activities, technology integration, and initiatives that promote inclusive education. Parents and community members interested in specific data, such as school grades, enrollment numbers, or specialized programs like magnet or gifted offerings, can find the most up-to-date information and administrative contact details on the official [Broward County Public Schools website](http://www.browardschools.com).

839

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	321
Black	165
Asian	31
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
321 (38.3 %)
White
286 (34.1 %)
Black
165 (19.7 %)
Two or More
35 (4.2 %)
Asian
31 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)323-7750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
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 3

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	156
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	45.6%
Male	456	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)