DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL

www.downtowncharter.org

Charter School 484 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Downtown Miami Charter School (DMCS) is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8, located in the heart of Miami’s urban center. The school is known for providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a strong sense of community and civic responsibility. By leveraging its downtown location, the school aims to create a diverse and engaging learning atmosphere that reflects the multicultural landscape of Miami, offering families in the area a specialized alternative to traditional neighborhood schools.

The school operates with a focus on holistic development, integrating character education and a disciplined curriculum to prepare students for high school and beyond. Through their mission, they strive to cultivate critical thinking skills, personal accountability, and academic excellence in every student. With a dedicated administration and a structure built on high expectations, Downtown Miami Charter School acts as a focal point for families seeking a stable, structured, and goal-oriented educational experience within the busy urban core.

484

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	191
Black	260
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
260 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
191 (39.5 %)
White
28 (5.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)579-2112
Website:	http://www.downtowncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	50.8%
Male	238	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)