KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 356 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 26 teachers, KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named in honor of a prominent local civic leader and funeral home director who was instrumental in the development of the Black community in Miami, the school serves as a cornerstone for its local neighborhood. It operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering programs that integrate academic instruction with social-emotional learning. By leveraging its position within the Miami-Dade district, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary utilizes various educational resources and community partnerships to address the unique needs of its learners. The school’s administration and faculty focus on preparing students for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards, all while maintaining a culture that honors the legacy of its namesake by encouraging civic responsibility and community engagement among its youth.

For more information, contact KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 633-0429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.