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SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12655 NW 8TH ST, SUNRISE, FL 33325BROWARD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
826
Students
Total enrolled
$13,387
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 826 students in grades PK–05 in SUNRISE, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,387 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in SUNRISE, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 826 students. The district invests $13,387 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

826
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution454 male · 372 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 468 students
Student Composition
28%
40%
23%
Asian5%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black23%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120018000194

Academic Outcomes at SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33325

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,387Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,387
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,890
Student Support$2,543
Administration$1,606
Operations$2,008
Other$1,339
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,387 spent per student, an estimated $5,930 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
50%
State government
31.2%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOLINDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLLYONS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOLWESTERN HIGH SCHOOLMARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOLCORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL
+22 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBroward County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBROWARD →
Phone: (754)322-8500
NCES ID: 120018000194
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SUNRISE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BROWARD
High
CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOL
4,716 students · 09–12
18% FRL
High
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
3,566 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
High
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
3,504 students · 09–12
● 50 opp24% FRL
High
CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL
2,762 students · 09–12
● 42 opp58% FRL
High
WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
2,586 students · 09–12
33% FRL
High
J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
2,586 students · 09–12
● 52 opp54% FRL
High
CHARLES W FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
2,475 students · 09–12
● 46 opp57% FRL
High
SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
2,397 students · 09–12
● 29 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12655 NW 8TH ST, SUNRISE, FL 33325
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.