HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

howarddrive.dadeschools.net

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Drive Elementary School, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often encouraging parental involvement and community participation to enhance the educational experience.

The school’s physical location in the 33156 zip code places it within a well-established suburban community, which often contributes to a stable school environment and strong local ties. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programs, school events, and administrative resources. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Howard Drive Elementary benefits from the broader pedagogical frameworks and academic standards set by Miami-Dade County, ensuring that students have access to district-wide educational tools and extracurricular opportunities.

361

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	227
Black	45
Asian	5
Two or More	4

Hispanic
227 (62.9 %)
White
80 (22.2 %)
Black
45 (12.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)

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)235-1412
Website:	http://howarddrive.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 51

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	46%
Male	195	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)