BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

benttree.dadeschools.net/

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bent Tree Elementary School is a public school located in the Westchester area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school is committed to preparing students for future academic success by integrating technology and enrichment programs into the classroom experience. Beyond its academic offerings, Bent Tree Elementary prioritizes parental involvement and community engagement, encouraging families to participate in school events and governance. With its long-standing presence in the Miami area, the school remains dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing foundation for elementary learners as they transition toward middle school.

395

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	381
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
381 (96.5 %)
White
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
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)221-0461
Website:	http://benttree.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 56

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	45.1%
Male	217	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)