TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

791 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tropical Elementary School, located in Plantation, Florida, is a public school serving students in Broward County. As part of the Broward County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster curiosity and foundational skills in a diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tropical Elementary is known for being an active part of the local Plantation community. The school typically integrates programs designed to enhance student engagement—often including extracurricular activities, technology integration, and initiatives that promote inclusive education. Parents and community members interested in specific data, such as school grades, enrollment numbers, or specialized programs like magnet or gifted offerings, can find the most up-to-date information and administrative contact details on the official [Broward County Public Schools website](http://www.browardschools.com).

791

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	301
Black	167
Asian	27
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
301 (38.1%)
White
254 (32.1%)
Black
167 (21.1%)
Two or More
39 (4.9%)
Asian
27 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)323-7750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
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 12

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	155
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	44.2%
Male	441	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)