THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE

www.charterschoolatwaterstone.com

Charter School 995 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Charter School at Waterstone, located in Homestead, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a member of the Academica network, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment focused on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. It aims to foster a strong sense of community and academic achievement by encouraging parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for both student conduct and performance.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a significant focus on integrating technology into the classroom and providing opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging its suburban location in the Waterstone community, the school serves as a local hub for families seeking a rigorous educational alternative to traditional district-run schools. The institution is known for its commitment to accountability and data-driven instruction, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for high school transition and beyond.

995

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	830
Black	92
Asian	23
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
830 (83.4 %)
Black
92 (9.2 %)
White
45 (4.5 %)
Asian
23 (2.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
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:	(305)248-6206
Website:	http://www.charterschoolatwaterstone.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 171

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 176

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 158

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	171
Grade 1	170
Grade 2	177
Grade 3	176
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	158

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	544	54.7%
Male	451	45.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)