BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 363 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 25 teachers, BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Olympia Heights neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in Miami-Dade County. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing children for success as they transition into higher grade levels.
The school is well-regarded for its connection to the local community and its commitment to district-wide educational standards. Through its official website, Banyan Elementary maintains transparency and communication with families, providing resources such as school calendars, academic policies, and information on extracurricular involvement. With a focus on core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to create a structured and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 221-4011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, FL 33155-2332
(305) 221-4011
http://banyan.dadeschools.net/
BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.6%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- White
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.