KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL

2000 SE 28TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33035

www.keyscharter.org/

Charter School 1,972 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Keys Gate Charter School, located in Homestead, Florida, is a comprehensive K-12 institution that operates under a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment focused on college and career readiness. Serving a diverse student population, the school is structured to offer a continuous educational experience from elementary through high school. By emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare students to succeed in a competitive global society while fostering a strong sense of community within the Homestead area.

The school is known for its commitment to a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, athletics, and various specialized programs. As a charter school, it maintains a unique operational model that prioritizes parental involvement and accountability. Through its focus on personalized instruction and data-driven teaching methods, Keys Gate seeks to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and pursue post-secondary educational goals.

1,972

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	1,454
Black	398
Asian	22
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,454 (73.7 %)
Black
398 (20.2 %)
White
67 (3.4 %)
Two or More
27 (1.4 %)
Asian
22 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(786)272-9600
Website:	http://www.keyscharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,972
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 222

Grade 2 205

Grade 3 225

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 243

Grade 6 233

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	182
Grade 1	222
Grade 2	205
Grade 3	225
Grade 4	201
Grade 5	243
Grade 6	233
Grade 7	229
Grade 8	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,003	50.9%
Male	969	49.1%

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