KENWOOD K-8 CENTER

KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 1,057 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 68 teachers, KENWOOD K-8 CENTER 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.

KENWOOD K-8 CENTER, located in the Pinecrest/Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that transitions students from their early formative years through the critical middle school period. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal development within a diverse community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on maintaining high educational standards and preparing students for the rigors of high school. Beyond its core academics, Kenwood K-8 often integrates extracurricular activities and community involvement to create a well-rounded student experience. By operating as a K-8 center, the school offers the unique advantage of educational continuity, allowing students to remain in a consistent environment for nine years, which often helps in building strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

For more information, contact KENWOOD K-8 CENTER at (305) 271-5061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9300 SW 79TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33156-7431
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KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 1,057 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,057
Teachers:
68
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 1,057 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.6%
White
7.7%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.