LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY

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344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is a public school located in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of Lenora Braynon Smith, a dedicated educator and community leader who served as a pioneer within the local school system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement.

The school’s academic approach focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while integrating technology to prepare students for a digital future. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary aims to address the diverse needs of its student population, offering various extracurricular opportunities and resources to encourage holistic growth. As an integral part of the Miami-Dade district, the school works closely with families and community stakeholders to promote student success and provide a stable, enriching educational experience.

344

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	130
Black	203
Asian	1

Black
203 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
130 (37.8 %)
White
10 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (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)635-0873
Website:	http://lbs.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 29

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	45.6%
Male	187	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)