ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 600 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 41 teachers, ZORA NEALE HURSTON 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.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Tamiami area of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named after the celebrated author and anthropologist of the Harlem Renaissance, the school reflects a commitment to academic enrichment and literacy. It operates as part of one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body.

As part of the Miami-Dade system, the school focuses on preparing students for middle school through a blend of rigorous instruction, extracurricular activities, and character development. The institution leverages the district's extensive resources to offer comprehensive support services and technology-integrated learning. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information, including school board updates and faculty contact details, on their official district-hosted website.

For more information, contact ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 222-8152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.