NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

bossard.dadeschools.net

1,042 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a highly-regarded public institution that operates as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its modern facilities and a strong commitment to academic excellence. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, which are key pillars of its educational philosophy. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Norma Butler Bossard strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Its consistent dedication to high standards and effective teaching practices has helped it establish a reputation as a prominent educational landmark within the West Kendall community.

1,042

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	951
Black	28
Asian	26
Two or More	4

Hispanic
951 (91.3 %)
White
33 (3.2 %)
Black
28 (2.7 %)
Asian
26 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)

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)254-5200
Website:	http://bossard.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 57

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 163

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 199

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	138
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	181
Grade 3	163
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	199

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	46.4%
Male	558	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)