15 Coral Springs district-run schools projected to fall below Broward’s enrollment threshold as closure review resumes
Coral Springs, Florida – A growing number of Coral Springs schools could become part of Broward County Public Schools’ ongoing discussion about the future of under-enrolled campuses as the district prepares to restart its review of school closures, consolidations and possible changes.
According to district enrollment projections, 15 of the 20 district-run schools in Coral Springs are expected to fall at or below the district’s 70% permanent capacity threshold within the next five years. The threshold has been used by district leaders as a measure to identify schools that may have enrollment challenges.
The issue comes as the Broward County School Board prepares to restart the Redefining Our Schools process for the third consecutive year. The board is scheduled to hold a workshop on Tuesday, July 21, to continue examining how the district should respond to declining enrollment and changing student populations.
No specific school has been identified for closure, and officials have not announced what actions may come from the review. However, district data shows that enrollment declines could place many Coral Springs campuses under consideration during future discussions.
Currently, seven Coral Springs schools are already operating below the district’s enrollment line. The projections covering the 2025-26 through 2030-31 school years indicate that the number could increase significantly.
Elementary schools represent the largest group expected to experience enrollment declines. Nine Coral Springs elementary schools are projected to fall below 70% capacity by the end of the forecast period.
Coral Springs Elementary is among the schools facing the largest projected decrease. The school currently operates at about 38.7% of capacity and is expected to drop further to 31.7% by the 2030-31 school year.
James S. Hunt Elementary is projected to decline from 51.4% capacity to 37.3%, while Park Springs Elementary is expected to decrease from 61.1% to 50%. Other elementary schools projected to fall below the district’s threshold include Ramblewood Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Coral Park Elementary, Maplewood Elementary, Eagle Ridge Elementary and Forest Hills Elementary.
Middle schools across Coral Springs are also expected to face enrollment concerns. All four district-run middle schools in the city are projected to be below the 70% capacity mark within five years.
Coral Springs Middle School and Forest Glen Middle School are already below the threshold. Forest Glen became one of the schools discussed during last year’s review process when it was included on a list of possible closures. After strong opposition from families and community members, the school remained open.
Despite being saved, Forest Glen’s projected enrollment continues to decline. District figures show the school could drop from 53.8% capacity to 46.9% over the next five years.
Sawgrass Springs Middle School and Ramblewood Middle School currently remain above the 70% line but are projected to fall below it before the end of the district’s forecast period.
The enrollment concerns also extend to Coral Springs high schools. J.P. Taravella High School is already below the district’s benchmark, while Coral Springs High School is projected to move below the threshold beginning in the upcoming school year.
Not all high schools are facing the same situation. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Coral Glades High School are projected to remain above permanent capacity through the 2030-31 school year.
Broward County Public Schools officials have said the Redefining Our Schools process will focus on addressing broader enrollment changes throughout the district. The effort is expected to examine school boundaries, facility use and possible changes that could improve efficiency while considering the needs of students and families.
District leaders have previously said that any major changes would not happen quickly and that the process will likely continue over several years. Community input is expected to play an important role as the district evaluates possible options.
For Coral Springs residents, the projections provide an early look at the challenges ahead. While no decisions have been made, the numbers suggest that many local schools could become part of future conversations about enrollment, resources and the long-term structure of public education in the area.
