LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 431 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY is a public school located in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of Lenora Braynon Smith, a dedicated educator and community leader who served as a pioneer within the local school system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement.

The school’s academic approach focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while integrating technology to prepare students for a digital future. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY aims to address the diverse needs of its student population, offering various extracurricular opportunities and resources to encourage holistic growth. As an integral part of the Miami-Dade district, the school works closely with families and community stakeholders to promote student success and provide a stable, enriching educational experience.

For more information, contact LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY at (305) 635-0873 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4700 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33127-2214
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LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
431
Teachers:
27
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 431 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.3%
Hispanic/Latino
22.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

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.