Palm Cove Elementary School

11601 Washington St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Palm Cove Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palm Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Cove Elementary School is 0.64, 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)
#1729 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Cove 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.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Cove 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palm Cove 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palm Cove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
21%
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White
15%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palm Cove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Palm Cove 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
50%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palm Cove 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 Palm Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Cove Elementary School is ranked #1729 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School, Sea Castle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Cove Elementary School?
411 students attend Palm Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Palm Cove Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Cove Elementary School?
Palm Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Cove Elementary School offer ?
Palm Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Cove Elementary School part of?
Palm Cove Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Cove Elementary School located?
Palm Cove Elementary School is located in the Beverly Park neighborhood of Hollywood, FL.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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