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Hollywood Central Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1705^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hollywood Central Elementary School is a small, traditional public school in Hollywood, FL, serving 309 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Broward County School District. The school has faced significant challenges over the past decade, consistently ranking in the bottom 25% of Florida elementary schools, though it has shown a slight upward trend from its lowest point in 2020-2021.

The most critical issue at Hollywood Central is its extremely high rate of chronic absenteeism, which stands at 52.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. This rate is more than 1.5 times the district and state averages, and it dramatically exceeds nearby schools. For comparison, Beachside Montessori Village, a top-performing magnet school just 0.93 miles away, has a chronic absenteeism rate of only 5.9%. Even Oakridge Elementary (52.8%) and Colbert Elementary (41.1%) have comparable or slightly lower rates. The nearby high-performing charter, Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science, has a rate of 24.9%. This absenteeism crisis is a powerful indicator of systemic challenges that likely impact academic performance, as students who are not in school cannot learn effectively.

Academically, Hollywood Central shows a mixed picture. While overall performance is below district and state averages, there are some bright spots. Fourth graders scored 53% proficient in ELA, a significant improvement from 42% the prior year. However, 5th Grade Science remains a persistent weakness, with only 39% of students proficient compared to 63% in the district. Notably, the school spends $19,382 per student, the highest among nearby schools, yet struggles to achieve comparable results. This suggests that the school's challenges are not due to a lack of funding, but rather how resources are being utilized in the face of high poverty and absenteeism. Until the absenteeism crisis is addressed, significant academic improvement will remain an uphill battle.

309

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,382

Per pupil spending ?

44%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Monroe St
Hollywood, FL 33020

(754) 323-6150

District: Broward

Students who attend Hollywood Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Olsen Middle School
High:	South Broward High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.9%

White:

26.5%

African American:

20.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 25th percentile in 2016 → 24th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

1,705^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	28.2	1705 of 2240	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.6	1736 of 2258	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.2	1818 of 2256	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	1736 of 2240	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.3	1963 of 2219	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.4	2041 of 2247	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	17.2	1907 of 2182	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.9	1712 of 2118	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.5	1826 of 2112	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.4	1567 of 2087	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.3	1083 of 2064	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.5	1060 of 2029	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	1121 of 1984	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.4	1318 of 1985	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.5	940 of 1919	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.5	1019 of 1847	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.6	915 of 1789	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.7	1213 of 1786	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.5	889 of 1688	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Math48%-15 vs state

Science39%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, November 7, 2019

I used to go to this school as a kid, it was higher rated back then. I’m not sure why it’s so lowly rated now. Now my son goes to this school and he’s doing fantastic and doesn’t want to leave. I don’t really have any complaints to this day. His teachers have all been wonderful. Office is just ok though. All the school events are pretty awesome. And principal is very attentive and caring. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, June 4, 2015

Just a quick note to say a heartfelt thank you for what has been an excellent year academically and socially for our son. The nurturing school environment has been exactly what he needed, dedicated and excellent teachers that I have encountered throughout the course of my son's education at Hollywood Central Elementary.
Thanks for believing in our son and making him believe in his own abilities.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and many thanks towards the School, Teachers, office staff, support staff, thank to all the ones who have a big heart and a desire to make the world a better place one kid at a time. Thank you for all your selfless sacrifices. Thank you for taking good care of our child.
My son attended Hollywood Central Elementary from kindergarten-5th grade.
The biggest compliment a teacher can get is when a student goes home and says ‘Mom I had a great day at school’ Our child did that every day.
There is nothing more satisfying for parents than to know that their child is being given the same amount of love and care as at home. 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hollywood Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Monroe St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6150	309	20	15.4	44.0%	82 (26.5%)	63 (20.4%)	145 (46.9%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	28.2	1705^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.9%		26.6	1736^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.1%	31	42.0	53.0	48.0	68.0			49.0	39.0	43.0	62.0			39.0						$19,382	$2,538	$16,844
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	K-5	1705 Van Buren St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-6404	1,140	49	23.2	8.2%	734 (64.4%)	88 (7.7%)	273 (23.9%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	20 (1.8%)	89	154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.1%		89.6	178^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.1%	24	84.0	72.0	78.0				95.0	85.0	85.0	100.0			77.0						$10,303	$329	$9,974
Beachside Montessori Village	Public, Magnet	K-8	2230 Lincoln St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-8050	718	42	17.2	21.7%	330 (46.0%)	45 (6.3%)	290 (40.4%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	92.8	76^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.6%		94.6	49^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.8%	27	89.0	91.0	92.0	93.0	98.0	95.0	89.0	88.0	89.0	95.0	88.0	83.0	72.0	50.0	99.0	97.0	100.0	99.0	$12,049	$551	$11,498
Ben Gamla Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	360	27	13.3	34.2%	204 (56.7%)	2 (0.6%)	152 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	80.5	377^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.2%		86.8	248^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.0%	129	75.0	66.0	76.0				81.0	79.0	88.0				69.0						$8,364	$64	$8,300
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	288	0		31.6%	171 (59.4%)	2 (0.7%)	112 (38.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)																			$8,429	$101	$8,328
Colbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2701 Plunkett St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-5100	578	36	16.0	60.0%	23 (4.0%)	331 (57.3%)	206 (35.6%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	41.2	1371^st of 2240 public elementary schools	38.8%		22.8	1828^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%	457	74.0	41.0	50.0				79.0	59.0	35.0				54.0						$15,247	$2,507	$12,739
Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward	Public, Charter	K-5	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 816-6153	959	0	19.4	48.9%	328 (34.2%)	138 (14.4%)	461 (48.1%)	19 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	33	1585^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.2%		40.9	1333^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.0%	252	47.0	47.0	54.0				73.0	49.0	44.0				51.0						$9,402	$1,241	$8,160
Avant Garde Academy Foundation K8	Public, Charter	K-8	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(754) 816-6153	90	0		35.6%	44 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (50.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$9,418	$199	$9,219
South Broward Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	520 NW 5th St	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 251-1443	169	0			31 (18.3%)	27 (16.0%)	108 (63.9%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.6	1030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%		29.3	1666^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.2%	636	69.0	76.0	57.0				55.0	59.0	61.0				64.0						$13,331	$519	$12,812
Sunshine Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	222	13	17.0	3.2%	12 (5.4%)	73 (32.9%)	136 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11.8	2107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%		16.5	1999^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.5%	108	55.0	31.0	33.0				40.0	31.0	40.0				23.0						$9,560	$929	$8,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Hollywood Central Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hollywood Central Elementary School?

Students at Hollywood Central Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 27% White, 20% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hollywood Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hollywood Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olsen Middle School
High : South Broward High School

How many students attend Hollywood Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 309 students attended Hollywood Central Elementary School.

Is Hollywood Central Elementary School a good school?

Hollywood Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Hollywood Central Elementary School in?

Broward

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