MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

mwalters.dadeschools.net/

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mae M. Walters Elementary School is a public school located in Hialeah, Florida, serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and science skills, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its local community. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on building strong foundations for young learners, preparing them for middle school success through a blend of traditional instruction and the state’s standardized curriculum.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, serving as a hub for families in the Hialeah area. By utilizing the resources provided by the Miami-Dade district, Mae M. Walters Elementary integrates technology into the classroom and promotes extracurricular activities to develop students' social and emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence that provides updates on academic calendars, safety procedures, and information regarding faculty and administrative support.

611

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	606
Black	3

Hispanic
606 (99.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)

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)822-4600
Website:	http://mwalters.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 48

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	45.7%
Male	332	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)