ALPHA CHARTER OF EXCELLENCE

www.alpacharterschool.com

Charter School 259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alpha Charter of Excellence (ACE), located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science. By utilizing a structured curriculum, ACE aims to prepare its students for higher education and future professional success, catering to a diverse student body within the Miami-Dade County area.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction and its mission to foster a supportive learning community that bridges the gap between traditional and innovative teaching methods. In addition to its standard academic program, Alpha Charter of Excellence incorporates character education and emphasizes the importance of community involvement. Its location in the heart of Miami allows it to serve as a vital educational resource for local families seeking a tuition-free, charter-based alternative to the traditional public school system.

259

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALPHA CHARTER OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	255
Black	3

Hispanic
255 (98.5 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
White
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)624-3717
Website:	http://www.alpacharterschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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 36

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALPHA CHARTER OF EXCELLENCE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALPHA CHARTER OF EXCELLENCE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	51%
Male	127	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)