ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atlantic West Elementary School is a public school located in Margate, Florida, serving students as part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of core foundational skills. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Broward County district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition and long-term educational success.

The school community focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively. Beyond its core academic instruction, Atlantic West often integrates programs that promote character development and student engagement. As part of a large, robust district, the school benefits from centralized administrative support and standardized technology initiatives, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and educational strategies required to thrive in a modern classroom setting.

579

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	167
Black	347
Asian	16
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

Black
347 (59.9%)
Hispanic
167 (28.8%)
White
36 (6.2%)
Asian
16 (2.8%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)322-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 33

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	42%
Male	336	58%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)