At a glance
Reported students
590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School: 590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lauderdale Lakes. It is one of 323 current school records connected to Broward. NCES reports 590 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). English learners represent 15.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black90.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Broward
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Welleby Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
589 reported students
Tedder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Chapel Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Atlantic West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Colbert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
North Lauderdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Public schools near Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 704 | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Hill Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 548 | 1.1 mi |
| Plantation Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 550 | 1.1 mi |
| Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward Elementary · Charter · Broward | KG–08 | 295 | 1.4 mi |
| Endeavour Primary Learning Center Elementary · Broward | PK–03 | 317 | 1.4 mi |
| Larkdale Elementary School Elementary · Broward | PK–05 | 399 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School
What grades does Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School serve?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Broward.
How many students attend Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School reported 590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 590 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Broward attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School in?
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School is part of Broward, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which operates 323 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Royal Palm Elementary School (0.9 mi), Castle Hill Elementary School (1.1 mi), Plantation Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.