DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER

15000 BAY VISTA BLVD
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181

dlk8.dadeschools.net

1,282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center, located in North Miami, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The campus serves as a vital community hub, fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and holistic student development.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learning styles. By bridging the critical developmental years from early childhood through early adolescence, the K-8 model allows for continuity in student growth and strong relationships between educators and families. With a focus on high standards and community engagement, David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center remains a central educational pillar for the North Miami area.

1,282

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	764
Black	397
Asian	22
Two or More	27

Hispanic
764 (59.6 %)
Black
397 (31.0 %)
White
72 (5.6 %)
Two or More
27 (2.1 %)
Asian
22 (1.7 %)

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)354-2600
Website:	http://dlk8.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 35

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	123
Grade 6	168
Grade 7	185
Grade 8	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	615	48%
Male	667	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)