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Park Lakes Elementary School

3925 N State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 943 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 943 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Park Lakes Elementary School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Park Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Lakes Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1906 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
48%
52%
50%
52%
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Park Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1906 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Park Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Park Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Park Lakes Elementary School?
943 students attend Park Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Park Lakes Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Lakes Elementary School?
Park Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Park Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Lakes Elementary School part of?
Park Lakes Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Great school. my daughter is an honor roll student.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 943 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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