BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH, FL with about 958 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 64 teachers, BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Hialeah, Florida, operating as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of foundational skills. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher grades by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. Through its official website, Ben Sheppard Elementary provides families with essential resources, including information on school policies, academic programs, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and high expectations, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 556-2204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIALEAH, FL 33016-4424
(305) 556-2204
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HIALEAH, FL with about 958 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 958
- Teachers:
- 64
- 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 958 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- White
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.