WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 31 teachers, WESLEY MATTHEWS 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.

WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular activities that encourage student growth and community involvement.

The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding local community and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education—integrating both traditional academic instruction and character development—Wesley Matthews Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching space for children to reach their potential. Prospective parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources via their official district website.

For more information, contact WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 222-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12345 SW 18TH TER
MIAMI, FL 33175-7714
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WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
31
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 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
White
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.