NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER
NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI GARDENS, FL with about 382 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, NORTH COUNTY 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.
NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. As a K-8 institution, it offers a consistent academic environment where students can build long-term relationships with faculty and peers, fostering a sense of community and stability throughout their elementary and middle school years.
The school is committed to academic excellence and student development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Miami-Dade district. By integrating diverse learning opportunities and extracurricular activities, North County K-8 aims to support both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub in Miami Gardens, emphasizing parental involvement and a collaborative approach to student success within the local community.
For more information, contact NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER at (305) 624-9648 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056-1379
(305) 624-9648
NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in MIAMI GARDENS, FL with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 382
- 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 382 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.3%
- 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.