CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 851 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 52 teachers, CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, and is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student body. The campus is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families in the West Calusa Club neighborhood. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, Calusa Elementary integrates technology into its classrooms and promotes character development alongside traditional academic pursuits. Parents and guardians are frequently encouraged to participate in school governance and volunteer programs, which helps the school maintain a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to the overall growth and success of its students.
For more information, contact CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 385-0589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, FL 33186-1529
(305) 385-0589
http://calusa.dadeschools.net/
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 851 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 851
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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
* 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 851 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.7%
- White
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.