CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER

1950 SW 13TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33145

coralwayelementary.dadeschools.net/

1,064 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Coral Way K-8 Center, located in the Shenandoah/Coral Way neighborhood of Miami, holds a unique place in history as the first bilingual school in the United States. Founded in 1963, the school pioneered the dual-language immersion model, which continues to be its hallmark today. By offering a rigorous academic curriculum in both English and Spanish, the school fosters a multicultural environment where students strive for bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism, preparing them to succeed in a globalized world.

As a K-8 institution, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a stable, long-term educational community. It is well-regarded for its strong academic performance within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district and is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards in core subjects while integrating language arts in both English and Spanish. With a focus on holistic development and community involvement, Coral Way K-8 remains a prestigious choice for families seeking an immersive educational experience that honors the diverse cultural heritage of the Miami area.

1,064

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	986
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	4

Hispanic
986 (92.7 %)
White
59 (5.5 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)
Two or More
4 (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)854-0515
Website:	http://coralwayelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,064
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 37

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 121

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	121
Grade 6	115
Grade 7	122
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	543	51%
Male	521	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)