HAWKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5900 SW 160TH AVE
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FL 33331

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is a public school located in Southwest Ranches, Florida, serving students in Broward County. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for being an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational education, student growth, and social development. As part of the Broward County Public Schools district, it follows a standardized curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks while encouraging extracurricular engagement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. With a focus on fostering a positive school climate, Hawkes Bluff Elementary prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the utilization of technology in the classroom. Prospective parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and administrative resources through the official Broward County Public Schools district website.

608

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	352
Black	39
Asian	41
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
352 (57.9%)
White
158 (26.0%)
Asian
41 (6.7%)
Black
39 (6.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.8%)
American Indian
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)323-6100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 100

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAWKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAWKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	43.6%
Male	343	56.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)