AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,072 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, located in Homestead, Florida, is a specialized public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on global citizenship. By integrating an international perspective into its core curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for a competitive, interconnected world, fostering both cultural awareness and high academic achievement.

Beyond its academic requirements, the school is known for its commitment to developing well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location near Homestead allows it to serve a diverse community, providing families with a unique educational alternative that emphasizes language acquisition and critical thinking. With a dedicated focus on preparing students for high school success and beyond, Air Base K-8 serves as a pillar of educational excellence in the local area, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary to become successful global leaders.

For more information, contact AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION at (305) 258-3676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12829 SW 272ND ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032-7805
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AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,072 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,072
Teachers:
65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,072 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.8%
Black or African American
15.9%
White
9.5%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.