TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 433 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 34 teachers, TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to balance rigorous state-mandated curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement and social-emotional growth.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Tropical Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Tropical Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to the mission and standards established by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
For more information, contact TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 221-0284 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, FL 33165-5634
(305) 221-0284
http://tropical.dadeschools.net/
TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 433 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 433
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 433 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.5%
- White
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- 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.