ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2350 NW 19TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Island Elementary School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public school operating within the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience aimed at fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in its young learners. As part of the nation’s sixth-largest school district, Rock Island Elementary adheres to district-wide standards while tailoring its instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By utilizing the resources and curriculum guidelines provided by the Broward County school system, Rock Island Elementary strives to prepare students for middle school success. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational programs and district policies through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

468

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	48
Black	409
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
409 (87.4%)
Hispanic
48 (10.3%)
White
9 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)322-8300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
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 9

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	50%
Male	234	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)