BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL

www.bengamkendall.org

Charter School 245 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ben Gamla Charter School, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school known for its unique focus on Hebrew language instruction and global cultural awareness. Established with the goal of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school integrates a standard state-mandated curriculum with a specialized dual-language program. By offering daily Hebrew language studies, Ben Gamla aims to foster bilingualism and global citizenship, preparing students to compete effectively in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school serves a diverse student body and places a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and critical thinking. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for tailored educational approaches while remaining accountable to public school standards. Ben Gamla is part of a broader network of charter schools that prioritize small class sizes and a structured learning environment, making it a popular choice for families in the Miami-Dade area who are looking for a focused, community-oriented educational experience with an international flair.

245

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	199
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
199 (81.2 %)
White
35 (14.3 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (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)596-6266
Website:	http://www.bengamkendall.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 24

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	53.5%
Male	114	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)