OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ojus.dadeschools.net/

776 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ojus Elementary School, located in the North Miami Beach area, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. It offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including comprehensive core curricula, special education services, and opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, all aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a focus on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond. By utilizing its location in the heart of the Ojus neighborhood, the school works closely with local families to promote student achievement. Parents and guardians interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find detailed resources and updates directly on the school’s official district website.

776

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	551
Black	110
Asian	19
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
551 (71.0 %)
Black
110 (14.2 %)
White
83 (10.7 %)
Asian
19 (2.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)931-4881
Website:	http://ojus.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 38

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	385	49.6%
Male	391	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)