Gator Run Elementary School

1101 Glades Pkwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gator Run Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gator Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Gator Run Elementary School's student population of 1,225 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gator Run Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gator Run Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#152 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gator Run Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
64%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gator Run Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Gator Run Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gator Run Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gator Run Elementary School's ranking?
Gator Run Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gator Run Elementary School often compared to?
Gator Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Bay Elementary School, Imagine Charter School At Weston, Eagle Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gator Run Elementary School?
1,225 students attend Gator Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gator Run Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gator Run Elementary School?
Gator Run Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gator Run Elementary School offer ?
Gator Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gator Run Elementary School part of?
Gator Run Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   11/11/2011
Gator run is the best school ever
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brent
5   5/25/2009
I am in Mrs. Martinez's 4th grade class, and I must say, the gifted program is splendid! They challenge you at an upbeat pace and I am challenged. Bravo!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kayka

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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