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Harbordale Elementary School

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Harbordale Elementary School ranks 459 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

459^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Harbordale Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 494 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing option in a neighborhood with significant educational disparities. Part of the Broward County Public School District, Harbordale has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for ten consecutive years, with state rankings that have remained remarkably stable in the 77th to 88th percentile. This consistency is a major selling point for families, especially when compared to nearby schools like Riverland Elementary School or North Fork Elementary School, which show much more volatility in their performance.

What truly differentiates Harbordale is its exceptional academic performance relative to its spending and student demographics. The school significantly outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject, with particularly strong results in early literacy and math—82% proficiency in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 89% in Math, compared to state averages of 60% and 66%. This is achieved with a moderate spending level of $12,085 per student, which is far less than struggling schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ($17,414) or North Side Elementary School ($17,400), yet Harbordale’s results are far superior. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8%, well below the district average of 33.6%, which is a stark contrast to nearby peers like Sunland Park Academy (54.9%) and Walker Elementary School (79.9% free/reduced lunch).

While Harbordale is an excellent choice, it is not the top-performing school in its immediate area—Bayview Elementary School and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School rank higher. However, Harbordale offers a stable, high-quality education that far outpaces the cluster of struggling schools to its north and west. One area for attention is 5th-grade science, where only 48% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, a drop from the previous year and below the district average. Overall, Harbordale represents a smart, reliable choice for families seeking a strong academic foundation in a supportive environment.

494

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,085

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 SE 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

(754) 323-6050

District: Broward

Students who attend Harbordale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunrise Middle School
High:	Fort Lauderdale High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

30.4%

African American:

11.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Broward

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

459^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

46^th 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	76.9	459 of 2240	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	75.2	512 of 2258	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	502 of 2256	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	447 of 2240	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.7	351 of 2219	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	457 of 2247	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	319 of 2182	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	390 of 2118	81.6%	★★★★☆
2017	86.1	243 of 2112	88.5%	★★★★☆
2016	85.7	254 of 2087	87.8%	★★★★☆
2014	65.8	680 of 2064	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.1	817 of 2029	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.1	615 of 1984	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.7	575 of 1985	71.0%	★★★★☆
2010	68.2	619 of 1919	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	579 of 1847	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.8	416 of 1789	76.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.4	363 of 1786	79.7%	★★★★☆
2006	83.4	236 of 1688	86.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math81%+17 vs state

English Language Arts76%+15 vs state

Science48%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 20, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about this school. The principal is fantastic and has been there forever. The teachers often stay their entire career. It’s like a family. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

I've been a parent of a student at Harbordale for two years and it's been a great experience. The school is on the smaller side, but it makes it feel more familiar. Most of the staff know my child's name and she knows theirs. Parent Involvement/Volunteering is amazing and provides additional learning resources for the kids that the State does not fund. The teachers we had so far, were great at what they do and I feel my child learned more than some of her friends at other schools. 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
Harbordale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 SE 15th St	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6050	494	28	17.8	31.6%	247 (50.0%)	56 (11.3%)	150 (30.4%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.1%)	76.9	459^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.5%		75.2	512^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.3%	53	82.0	75.0	67.0	89.0	79.0	72.0	48.0	$12,085	$809	$11,276
Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SE 3rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33316	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 522-2997	164	7	23.4	90.9%	7 (4.3%)	104 (63.4%)	44 (26.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)								$11,704	$771	$10,934
Croissant Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 SW 4th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33315	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5300	682	37	18.6	58.8%	91 (13.3%)	197 (28.9%)	358 (52.5%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	50.7	1124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%		48.9	1137^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.6%	13	52.0	49.0	63.0	67.0	71.0	68.0	55.0	$13,927	$2,262	$11,665
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
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
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
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
Riverland Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2600 SW 11th Ct	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-7200	459	27	17.0	62.1%	25 (5.4%)	188 (41.0%)	233 (50.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	30	1665^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%		32.5	1575^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.2%	90	72.0	39.0	33.0	60.0	39.0	50.0	57.0	$15,777	$2,586	$13,190
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbordale Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Harbordale Elementary School?

Students at Harbordale Elementary School are 50% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Harbordale Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Harbordale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harbordale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Fort Lauderdale High School

Is Harbordale Elementary School a good school?

Harbordale Elementary School ranks 459^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harbordale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 494 students attended Harbordale Elementary School.

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