GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 228 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 14 teachers, GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Opa-locka, Florida, is a public school serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for future academic success while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Golden Glades Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with families to ensure that students receive the resources necessary to thrive. Through its digital presence and administrative initiatives, the institution strives to maintain clear communication with stakeholders while continuously working to improve educational outcomes and promote a culture of excellence within the school building.

For more information, contact GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 624-9641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16520 NW 28TH AVE
OPA LOCKA, FL 33054-6458
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GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 228 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
228
Teachers:
14
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 228 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
42.5%
Male
57.5%

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.