BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1755 NE 14TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School is a public school located in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes foundational education and is part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, which provides it with access to extensive district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and extracurricular support.

The school is characterized by its urban setting and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. As part of the Broward County system, Bennett Elementary follows the district’s strategic plan, which prioritizes literacy, STEM integration, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school transitions. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current academic programs can find comprehensive information through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

294

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	89
Black	164
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
164 (55.8%)
Hispanic
89 (30.3%)
White
33 (11.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-5450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	40.5%
Male	175	59.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)