JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY

bright.dadeschools.net/

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James H. Bright Elementary and J.W. Johnson Elementary function as a unified campus located in the heart of Hialeah, Florida. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive academic foundation for children in the local community. The school is known for its commitment to nurturing student potential through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development.

The joint campus operates with a focus on student achievement and community engagement, utilizing the resources of the Miami-Dade district to provide extracurricular opportunities and academic support services. By integrating the identities of two long-standing community schools, the institution creates a collaborative educational setting aimed at preparing students for future success. Parents and community members can stay connected with school programs, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the official district portal provided at bright.dadeschools.net.

448

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	436
Black	10

Hispanic
436 (97.3 %)
Black
10 (2.2 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

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)885-1683
Website:	http://bright.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 39

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	42.4%
Male	258	57.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)