COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,596 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 104 teachers, COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY 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.

COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school. The academy emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fostering academic excellence, character development, and student engagement, preparing its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Homestead community, prioritizing parent-teacher communication and student support services. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency regarding its programs, policies, and calendar events, ensuring families remain connected to the learning process. With its K-8 model, Coconut Palm offers a stable learning atmosphere where students can build long-term relationships with faculty and peers, supported by a structured environment dedicated to the academic and personal growth of each child.

For more information, contact COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY at (305) 257-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24400 SW 124TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032-4202
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COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,596 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,596
Teachers:
104
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
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 1,596 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.8%
Black or African American
39.7%
White
3.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.