MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 919 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 59 teachers, MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEM 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.

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMentary School, located in the Sweetwater/West Miami area, is a public school serving students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named after the famed environmentalist and author of *The Everglades: River of Grass*, the school operates with a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. It provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, often supported by the district’s robust resources and technological integration.

The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility. As part of the Miami-Dade system, it adheres to state-mandated standards while offering various extracurricular activities and programs that aim to enrich the student experience. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official portal through the district website, which serves as the primary hub for communication between the faculty, parents, and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEM at (305) 226-4356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.