SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 531 students offering grade levels from 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 36 teachers, SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) 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.
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As part of the expansive Somerset Academy network—a well-known charter management organization in Florida—the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high standards, character development, and individualized instruction. By utilizing a charter model, the school maintains a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized curricula and instructional strategies tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where academic excellence and parental involvement are central to the learning experience. Its curriculum typically focuses on core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy, often supplemented by enrichment programs that aim to develop critical thinking and social responsibility. Serving the South Homestead area, the school strives to prepare its elementary-level students for future academic success by blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices and a strong emphasis on school culture.
For more information, contact SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) at (305) 245-6108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030-7307
(305) 245-6108
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a public Title I Charter school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 531 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:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 531 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- White
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.