DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 523 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 35 teachers, DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY 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.

DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY is a public school located in the Sweetwater/West Miami area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named after the renowned Cuban physician and scientist Dr. Carlos J. Finlay—who is famously credited with discovering that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes—the school honors his legacy by fostering an environment rooted in academic inquiry and community service. It serves a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, often providing dual-language or bilingual opportunities common to the Miami-Dade area, and places a strong emphasis on preparing students for middle school through a rigorous standard-based curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student development beyond traditional academics, often participating in district-wide initiatives that promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and literacy. As a neighborhood anchor, DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY maintains a close-knit school culture, supported by active parental involvement and various extracurricular programs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and technology-integrated learning environment designed to help students achieve proficiency in state-mandated assessments while building the essential social and emotional skills needed for long-term success.

For more information, contact DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY at (305) 552-7122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.