Peters Elementary School

851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peters 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 47% (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 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Peters Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Peters 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 Peters Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#1971 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peters 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.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peters 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.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Peters 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
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peters Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peters Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peters Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Peters Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Peters 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
71%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peters 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peters 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 Peters Elementary School's ranking?
Peters Elementary School is ranked #1971 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Peters Elementary School often compared to?
Peters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plantation Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% 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 Peters Elementary School?
623 students attend Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Peters Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peters Elementary School?
Peters Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peters Elementary School offer ?
Peters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peters Elementary School part of?
Peters 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)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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