SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

snappercreek.dadeschools.net/

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Snapper Creek Elementary School, located in the Olympia Heights neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 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, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating extracurricular activities and local partnerships to enhance the learning experience.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families, providing information on academic programs, faculty resources, and district initiatives. As part of one of the largest school districts in the country, Snapper Creek benefits from the standardized resources and oversight of Miami-Dade County Public Schools while maintaining its own distinct neighborhood identity. Its location on SW 64th Street positions it as a vital educational anchor for the families living within the surrounding Miami suburbs, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

371

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	347
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	3

Hispanic
347 (93.5 %)
White
16 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
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)271-2111
Website:	http://snappercreek.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 14

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	41%
Male	219	59%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)