CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

gablese.dadeschools.net/

862 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, serves as a prominent K-8 institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant school community, the academy is dedicated to fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances core curriculum standards with a commitment to student enrichment. The school is highly regarded for its diverse educational programs and its emphasis on preparing students for high school success through a continuous, integrated developmental approach.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply rooted in the historic and sophisticated character of the Coral Gables neighborhood. It benefits from a high level of community and parental involvement, which supports its mission to develop well-rounded citizens. With a focus on both intellectual growth and character development, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy serves as a cornerstone of its district, consistently striving to maintain high achievement levels for its diverse student body while providing a nurturing space for personal and academic excellence.

862

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	690
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	11

Hispanic
690 (80.0 %)
White
136 (15.8 %)
Asian
19 (2.2 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)448-1731
Website:	http://gablese.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	123
Grade 6	85
Grade 7	84
Grade 8	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	50.5%
Male	427	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)