DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wachapman.dadeschools.net/

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at fostering intellectual growth and personal development. The campus is positioned in a growing area of South Florida, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Homestead region and working to meet the specific educational needs of its student body through a standard K-5 curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By leveraging the resources of the Miami-Dade district, Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary integrates literacy, mathematics, and science into its daily instruction while encouraging parent and community involvement. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for families to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, reinforcing its role as an essential pillar of the local Homestead educational landscape.

554

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	258
Black	277
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Black
277 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
258 (46.6 %)
White
12 (2.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
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)245-1055
Website:	http://wachapman.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 92

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	48%
Male	288	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)