GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gator Run Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the master-planned community of Weston, Florida. Part of the Broward County Public Schools district, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining high state performance ratings and fostering a rigorous learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Gator Run is recognized for its vibrant school culture and strong sense of community. The school actively encourages parental involvement through an engaged Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and offers a variety of extracurricular programs, clubs, and enrichment activities designed to support the "whole child." With a focus on character development and student achievement, the school remains a focal point of the Weston community, reflecting the district's broader goals for student success and educational innovation.

1,156

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	753
Black	34
Asian	98
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

Hispanic
753 (65.1%)
White
239 (20.7%)
Asian
98 (8.5%)
Black
34 (2.9%)
Two or More
28 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (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)323-5850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 25

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 164

Grade 2 170

Grade 3 220

Grade 4 223

Grade 5 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	164
Grade 2	170
Grade 3	220
Grade 4	223
Grade 5	214

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATOR RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	574	49.7%
Male	582	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)