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North Side Elementary School

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North Side Elementary School ranks 596 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

596^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

North Side Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a small public school serving 266 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Broward County School District, and it has recently achieved a remarkable academic turnaround that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

North Side’s most striking feature is its explosive academic growth. After years of low performance, the school jumped from a state rank of 1,825 (19th percentile) in 2022-2023 to 596 (73rd percentile) in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. This leap of over 1,200 positions is the most dramatic positive shift among all comparable schools in the area. For example, while nearby North Fork Elementary School and Dillard Elementary School hold 3-star ratings, North Side is the only school in its immediate peer group to achieve 4 stars. Its 5th graders particularly shine, with 86% proficiency in math and 78% in science—far exceeding district and state averages, and even surpassing the scores of high-performing neighbors like Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School in math. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $17,400 per pupil, which is significantly more than the district average and schools like Bayview Elementary School ($12,412).

Despite these successes, North Side faces a notable challenge: a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district and state averages. This is a stark contrast to schools like Bayview (18.2%) and Virginia Shuman Young (16.4%), which have much lower absenteeism. The school is achieving strong results despite this hurdle, suggesting that if attendance improves, performance could climb even higher. Additionally, while 5th-grade math and science are standout subjects, 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency (58%) lags behind the district (67%), indicating a need for more consistent instruction across all grades. Overall, North Side’s story is one of a school defying expectations through effective leadership and targeted interventions, making it a compelling option for families in the area.

266

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,400

Per pupil spending ?

69.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 NE 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

(754) 322-7450

District: Broward

Students who attend North Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunrise Middle School
High:	Fort Lauderdale High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.3%

Hispanic:

13.9%

White:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 56 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

596^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 56 pts since 2016

From bottom 17% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 184Elementary Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	596 of 2240	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.1	856 of 2258	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.3	1305 of 2256	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.2	1825 of 2240	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	1674 of 2219	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	1850 of 2247	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.0	1842 of 2182	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	6.1	2061 of 2118	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	8.6	2024 of 2112	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	20.5	1725 of 2087	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.6	1759 of 2064	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.2	1814 of 2029	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.0	1723 of 1984	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	11.7	1836 of 1985	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.1	1823 of 1919	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	18.0	1607 of 1847	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	5.7	1738 of 1789	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	12.8	1639 of 1786	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	20.1	1406 of 1688	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science78%+18 vs state

Math75%+11 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

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by a teacher
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Taught for two weeks and left. These kids don't respect anyone. They talk back to teacher, fight in front of teachers. I am surprise they are not ranked lower because they have 4th graders that read at Pre-K levels. Administration does not care, just move on to next thing. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 NE 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7450	266	16	16.6	69.9%	7 (2.6%)	219 (82.3%)	37 (13.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	71.2	596^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.4%		61.1	856^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.1%	260	68.0	71.0	58.0	71.0	71.0	86.0	78.0	$17,400	$1,844	$15,556
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 NW 13th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7000	288	13	22.1	64.9%	9 (3.1%)	242 (84.0%)	35 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	38.7	1440^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.7%		25	1784^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.0%	344	78.0	42.0	47.0	76.0	40.0	44.0	68.0	$17,414	$2,661	$14,752
Sunland Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	919 NW 13th Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8550	353	21	16.8	73.4%	2 (0.6%)	317 (89.8%)	30 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)	57.0			63.0				$15,886	$1,992	$13,893
Walker Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1001 NW 4th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8800	408	24	17.0	79.9%	8 (2.0%)	387 (94.9%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35.8	1506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%		30.8	1619^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%	113	41.0	44.0	53.0	58.0	59.0	72.0	48.0	$15,383	$1,505	$13,879
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NE 11th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33301	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-9050	609	32	19.0	28.6%	263 (43.2%)	156 (25.6%)	132 (21.7%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.6%)	88.1	182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.9%		93.1	80^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.5%	102	78.0	77.0	84.0	85.0	80.0	89.0	76.0	$11,118	$461	$10,658
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1755 NE 14th St	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5450	294	21	14.0	61.9%	33 (11.2%)	164 (55.8%)	89 (30.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	32.5	1598^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.7%		37.7	1427^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.8%	171	45.0	61.0	33.0	55.0	65.0	55.0	44.0	$21,025	$2,081	$18,945
Wilton Manors Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2401 NE 3rd Ave	Wilton Manors	33305	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8950	542	34	15.9	49.6%	92 (17.0%)	244 (45.0%)	170 (31.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.8%)	42.3	1339^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%		52.8	1049^th of 2258 public elementary schools	53.5%	290	48.0	65.0	57.0	56.0	65.0	55.0	53.0	$14,767	$2,571	$12,196
North Fork Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 NW 15th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7350	403	20	20.1	78.9%	9 (2.2%)	336 (83.4%)	48 (11.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	52.5	1084^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.6%		40.8	1337^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.8%	253	63.0	68.0	53.0	75.0	84.0	52.0	44.0	$15,391	$2,145	$13,246
Bayview Elementary School	Public	K-5	1175 Middle River Dr	Fort Lauderdale	33304	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-5400	530	27	19.6	17.9%	332 (62.6%)	22 (4.2%)	133 (25.1%)	14 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	97.4	9^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%		96.6	22^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	99.0%	13	94.0	92.0	91.0	98.0	98.0	97.0	88.0	$12,412	$778	$11,634
Somerset Village Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	225 NW 29th St	Wilton Manors	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 390-0971	254	0		89.8%	14 (5.5%)	131 (51.6%)	104 (40.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	70.2	625^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%		71.5	594^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.7%	31	64.0	68.0	61.0	80.0	86.0	78.0	56.0	$9,746	$827	$8,918

Frequently Asked Questions about North Side Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Side Elementary School?

Students at North Side Elementary School are 82% African American, 14% Hispanic, 3% White.

Is North Side Elementary School a good school?

North Side Elementary School ranks 596^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of North Side Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Fort Lauderdale High School

What district is North Side Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend North Side Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended North Side Elementary School.

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