GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, located in Homestead, Florida, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As the name suggests, the school maintains a strong emphasis on environmental science and ecological literacy, integrating these themes into its core K-8 curriculum. By offering a continuous learning environment from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school aims to foster a stable academic community where students can develop foundational skills while engaging in hands-on, nature-focused learning experiences that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its focus on environmental studies, Gateway K-8 is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Homestead to provide unique learning opportunities, often incorporating the local ecosystem into its pedagogy. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the center prioritizes a collaborative environment involving teachers, parents, and the community to ensure students are well-rounded, environmentally conscious, and academically prepared for their secondary education.
1,355
Total Students
77.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White51
Hispanic714
Black573
Asian1
Two or More16
  • Hispanic
    714 (52.7 %)
  • Black
    573 (42.3 %)
  • White
    51 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)257-6000
Website: http://gatewayk8.dadeschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 735
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 142
Grade 2 116
Grade 3 168
Grade 4 144
Grade 5 144
Grade 6 164
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten98
Grade 1142
Grade 2116
Grade 3168
Grade 4144
Grade 5144
Grade 6164
Grade 7173
Grade 8178
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female64047.2%
Male71552.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)