TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

tropical.dadeschools.net/

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tropical Elementary School, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to balance rigorous state-mandated curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Tropical Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Tropical Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to the mission and standards established by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.

396

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	382
Black	3
Asian	1

Hispanic
382 (96.5 %)
White
10 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
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)221-0284
Website:	http://tropical.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 109

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	109
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	45.2%
Male	217	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)