PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peters Elementary School is a public school located in Plantation, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for elementary-aged children.

As a member of the Broward County school system, Peters Elementary adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum and instruction while maintaining its own unique campus culture. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, often involving parents and community members in school activities to ensure student success. For families looking for the most current information on enrollment, school programs, or academic calendars, the official Broward County Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional documentation.

623

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	155
Black	359
Asian	15
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
359 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
155 (24.9 %)
White
67 (10.8 %)
Two or More
21 (3.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
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)322-7900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 107

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	107
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	45.3%
Male	341	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)