ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

rockwayelementary.dadeschools.net/

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockway Elementary School, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public 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 commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of well-rounded students. Serving a diverse local community, the school focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to continuous improvement and parent-teacher collaboration, which are central to its educational philosophy. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining high expectations for student achievement, Rockway Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Miami allows it to be a key pillar in the community, providing a stable foundation for the families it serves.

337

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	328
Black	1
Asian	3

Hispanic
328 (97.3 %)
White
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
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)221-1192
Website:	http://rockwayelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 27

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	48.1%
Male	175	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)