PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Pompano Beach, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a large, diverse school district, Park Ridge aims to offer a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the mission of the Broward County Public Schools system, which prioritizes equitable access to high-quality instruction and the integration of technology in the classroom. Like many schools in the district, Park Ridge encourages community and parental involvement to help foster a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [browardschools.com](http://www.browardschools.com) serves as the primary hub for information and school-specific updates.

549

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	185
Black	342
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Black
342 (62.3%)
Hispanic
185 (33.7%)
White
15 (2.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
Asian
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)322-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 93

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	48.3%
Male	284	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)