AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 458 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 45 teachers, AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban area of South Miami-Dade, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the larger district framework, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while often implementing specific programs designed to support the diverse needs of the local student population, including initiatives focused on literacy, STEM, and student enrichment.

The school community places a high value on home-school communication and parental involvement, which are central to the mission of creating a supportive learning environment. By providing a structured setting that encourages both cognitive and social-emotional development, Avocado Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and long-term academic success. Families looking for specific data regarding performance ratings, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can find the most current information and updates directly through the school’s official district website.

For more information, contact AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 247-4942 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16969 SW 294TH ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030-2541
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AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
458
Teachers:
45
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

* 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 458 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.7%
Black or African American
17.7%
White
6.1%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.