PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Plantation Elementary School is a public school located in Plantation, Florida, serving students as part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing various resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The school operates under the broader mission of Broward County Public Schools, which prioritizes equitable access to high-quality education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering updates on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood anchor, Plantation Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching space that addresses the individual needs of its learners, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary to excel as they transition to middle school.

577

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	49
Black	502
Asian	6
Two or More	8

Black
502 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.5 %)
White
12 (2.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)

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)322-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
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 74

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	44.7%
Male	319	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)