WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

wmes.dadeschools.net/

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wesley Matthews Elementary School is a public school located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular activities that encourage student growth and community involvement.

The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding local community and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education—integrating both traditional academic instruction and character development—Wesley Matthews Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching space for children to reach their potential. Prospective parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources via their official district website.

536

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	527
Black	2
Asian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
527 (98.3 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)222-8150
Website:	http://wmes.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 52

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	52.6%
Male	254	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)