Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2197 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School's ranking?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is ranked #2197 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School?
547 students attend Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School offer ?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School part of?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
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 3/2/2019
This school when I went to it was fun bulling was not acceptiable.kids have good relationship with the staff it depends.
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