DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dante B. Fascell Elementary School is a public school located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of Dante B. Fascell, a long-serving U.S. Representative from Florida known for his significant contributions to foreign policy and his dedication to public service. The school is situated in a suburban residential neighborhood and functions as a focal point for its local community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of core social skills in its young learners.

The school’s academic culture emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various enrichment opportunities. With a strong commitment to the district’s mission, the school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging district resources and fostering parental involvement, Dante B. Fascell Elementary strives to maintain high academic standards while promoting a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

15625 SW 80TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33193-2629
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DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
472
Teachers:
33
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 472 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.7%
White
3.8%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.