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Westchester Elementary School in Coral Springs, Florida

Westchester Elementary School Detail

(754) 322-8900
12405 Royal Palm Blvd
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Levels: PK-5
District: Broward County Public Schools


Westchester Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:15.66% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:23.65% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:53.24% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:16.01% (2008)
Hispanic:21.04% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:6.03% (2008)
Multiracial:3.15% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.54% (2008)

Westchester Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating5
Average Safety Rating5

Westchester Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2010-04-24
“I love the Gifted Program! My daughter is a gifted student and at Westchester Elementary she receives all the help she needs to develop her skills. The program focuses on the kids abilities and promotes their development. Teachers are great and the staff is very kind. They also have a very good after school program. Way to go, Westchester Elementary!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2010-02-05
“great school, awesome teachers. #1 rated school for education.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-06-16
“Westchester has some excellent teachers and a wonderful Principal 'Mr. LeFevre' that really care about the kids academic progress and safety. The PTA is large and very involved and is able to supply additional resources for the students. Not to mention the school is situated in nice area and is adjacent to a middle and high school. I am grateful to have had two excellent, caring, pleasant and nurturing teachers for my son thus far. 'It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.' -Albert Einstein”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-06-04
“I am please to update on the bullying situation with my daughter. With the help of her teacher we were able to nip it in the bud and other parents were encouraged by my situation to talk about it and start doing something about it. I tip my hat to her teacher. Thank you Mrs Hand. You sure are everything a teacher really should be. I know my daughter will miss you.Thanks for gaving my daughter another good year of her school life. Any new shool in the future will certainly be compared to weschester before a move is made.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-04-03
“Westchester is a terrific school. We moved from PA this year and my son started K here - Mrs. Driscoll is incredible and the kids are doing advance work in reading and math. I am very happy with everyone at the school. The after care program is also very good and they are very security focused -- even grandparents have to show their ID when picking up the kids. Have to love that. My son is so so happy here.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-03-20
“Love the school. I have 2 kids there and couldn't be happier. Teachers are very accessible to parents and the kids are taught to be good citizens as well as good students!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-10-01
“My daughter goes to Westchester and she loves it. We moved here in April so she was the new kid but they made her feel welcome. She has learned so much more here than she did at her old school in MA.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-09-05
“Westchester is the greatest. In our 5 years there we have not had any real problems or concerns. The teachers have been excellent, the principal very visible and involved and the remainder of the staff is always pleasant and helpful. I can't even think of any changes I would recommend!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-08-07
“My child had an excellent education at Westchester in grades K-5. The teachers and staff were all very dedicated and friendly. My daughter still talks about Mr. Saban 4 years later.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-02-01
“My child has had the opportunity to be a part of Westchester Elementary since Kindergarten. It has been a positive experience from day one. The teachers care about the well being of the children and invite parent participation on many levels. My child is prospering.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-11-14
“Best school I've seen in FL. Great teachers, environment, education, etc. Is everything a parent wish from a public school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-06-08
“I love Westchester! The teachers really are able to help the students learn while keeping parents informed. The principal is very friendly and helpful. I would reccommened this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-25
“Westerchester is a wonderful school. The principal is very engaged with the children, he is caring and firm at the same time. The teachers, I can't say enough, my son is going into fifth grade and we have had a wonderful year. The only thing that I can see needs improvement is, some new items for recess, balls etc.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-13
“We are very please with Westchester for the availability of the staff, the leadership of the principal Mr. Lefevre. The amount of activity and the feeling of beeing somebody important. I feel very safe having my children at Westchester.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-07
“While I suppose everyone's experiences depend upon the teacher your child gets, we have had a wonderful 5 years at Westchester! The posting from January that stated 'no science', is untrue. In addition to science in the classroom, there is a Science Lab that all children attend just like PE, Music, Technology, Spanish and Art. With state mandated Benchmark Testing and FCAT testing, each area of education must be taught in order for the children to pass. We have been very happy with our our children's progress and their experiences.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-04-28
“My daughter goes to 1st grade and the pace really picked up half way through the year. They do a lot of different things and she has a lotof fun.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-02-17
“Overall westchester is an excellent school. There is a lot of parent volunteers and parents are always welcome. Students also are involved in many programs that are volunteer based such as meet the masters and read with me as well as the daily specials like art,media,spanish,science ect. Academically I have been very pleased. My child has all the materials he needs to suceed throughout his school years. The staff are very knwledgable and helpful and always visable anytime of day. I am very happy.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-02-13
“Great school, nice staff, caring teachers!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-01-22
“This school is incredibly overrated. Although, an A+, the teachers are unimaginative and the curriculum is dull. No science, no history. Have encountered geography in grade 3.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-04
“This school is Wonderful. My son is in the first grade and absolutley loves going. The teachers are all great and have amazing ability to teach our children. The school is a very safe and loving enviroment. I am happy to be a Westchester Mom.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-12-07
“Great teachers, great school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2005-09-30
“I am a new to Westchester this year, and am not yet sure how I feel about the school. My first impressions of the staff, and content of the curriculum is not very good. It seems like the only thing the students do is worksheets, no real deep thinking.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2005-09-10
“My daughter is in the 1st grade and today was reading a level 3 book to me. This is enough to summarize the type of education she is receiving. Children are treated like children but are also taught responsibility and each year it appears they are treated a little more strict. Homework is given even in the smaller grades and expected to be returned in a timely manner. I would definetly recomment this school”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2005-08-20
“Even though this school is rated an 'A' school, it is the biggest joke I have ever seen. The teachers don't spend much time explaining the information in class (that is, if they explain it) and the parents are expected to teach the material to the children. The principal and many of the teachers operate by instilling fear in the kids. There is too much emphasis on passing standardized tests instead of learning basic fundamentals. There is no gymnasium at this school and PE consists of activities such as Yoga in a Chair. Art and music do not have classrooms, they just come around on a cart and do not teach the kids much. Science is also considered a 'special' and not an integral part of the education. Recess is rediculously short and the toys are basically nonexistant. Overall, this is a horrible elementary school, regardless of its grade.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-08-05
“This school has an outstanding academic program with loving and caring teachers. They encourage the envolvement of parents in the classroom. The only down side is the childern did not particapate in a holiday show. That was somewhat disappointing.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-02-28
“I have several family members who have/are attending this school and both the students and their parents have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school. The teachers are attentive and skilled. The students feel comfortable and welcome at this school from day one. My nephew had the opportunity to go to a private school and chose Westchester because his sisters had been so happy there.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-02-03
“My daughter is in (K), & loves it. We have Mrs. Brokowsky who is an incrediable teacher. I feel very safe sending her to this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-01-30
“The best school in south florida.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-04-16
“The teacher that my son has is wonderful. He went into kindergarten not knowing how to read and with 2 months left of school, is already reading on a first grade level. It is the teacher that pushes the children to develop. The aftercare program is wonderful as well. My son hasn't been sick very much, but the school does a great job of letting the families know what is going around. The principal seems very dedicated and the children appear to be happy. The weekly newsletter is very informative. I happen to like the fact that the school has a uniform code. Makes it easier on the morning and the pocketbook. I would highly recommend this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-02-25
“I love this school and the way my kids have been treated there. Everyone, from the Principal to the custodians, have the best attitude towards the kids. The school have excellent programs supported by the PTA and is always doing everything needed to keep on being an 'A' school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2003-11-19
“We just moved from a great school district in another state. My daughter's teacher is competent and hard-working. Homework assignments are appropriate (both amount and subjects/skills)and Westchester has a great after school program that's fun for kids. I'm very pleased so far.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2003-09-18
“I have four children in Westchester, and not only do I love it, they all do also.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2003-09-03
“My daughter just started Kindergarten, she is so happy, the school is in excelent conditions, very clean and the teachers seems to be great. I would like to recognize that the Principal Mr. Lafevre is on top of every issue. I think this is going to be a great school year for us.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2003-07-14
“My daughter hated to leave Westchester for middle school. Westchester is a great school with the awesome teachers and an excellent PTA.”
This review was posted by a parent.

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