Serving 1,898 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School's student population of 1,898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pembroke Pines Charter 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
55%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Neighborhood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% 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 Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
1,898 students attend Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School offer ?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School part of?
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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