Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norcrest Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Norcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norcrest Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Norcrest Elementary School is ranked #2084 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Norcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Norcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Pines Academy, Cresthaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Norcrest Elementary School?
678 students attend Norcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Norcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norcrest Elementary School?
Norcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norcrest Elementary School offer ?
Norcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norcrest Elementary School part of?
Norcrest Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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