THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 913 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 25 teachers, THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE, located in Homestead, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a member of the Academica network, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment focused on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. It aims to foster a strong sense of community and academic achievement by encouraging parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for both student conduct and performance.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a significant focus on integrating technology into the classroom and providing opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging its suburban location in the Waterstone community, the school serves as a local hub for families seeking a rigorous educational alternative to traditional district-run schools. The institution is known for its commitment to accountability and data-driven instruction, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for high school transition and beyond.
For more information, contact THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE at (305) 248-6206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033-5941
(305) 248-6206
THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE is a public Title I Charter school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 913 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 913
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 913 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- White
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.