GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER

GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,836 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 108 teachers, GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER, located in Homestead, Florida, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As the name suggests, the school maintains a strong emphasis on environmental science and ecological literacy, integrating these themes into its core K-8 curriculum. By offering a continuous learning environment from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school aims to foster a stable academic community where students can develop foundational skills while engaging in hands-on, nature-focused learning experiences that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its focus on environmental studies, Gateway K-8 is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Homestead to provide unique learning opportunities, often incorporating the local ecosystem into its pedagogy. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the center prioritizes a collaborative environment involving teachers, parents, and the community to ensure students are well-rounded, environmentally conscious, and academically prepared for their secondary education.

For more information, contact GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER at (305) 257-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

955 SE 18TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33035-1901
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GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,836 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,836
Teachers:
108
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 1,836 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.1%
Black or African American
33.1%
White
3.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.