GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gglades.dadeschools.net/

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Golden Glades Elementary School, located in Opa-locka, Florida, is a public school serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for future academic success while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Golden Glades Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with families to ensure that students receive the resources necessary to thrive. Through its digital presence and administrative initiatives, the institution strives to maintain clear communication with stakeholders while continuously working to improve educational outcomes and promote a culture of excellence within the school building.

216

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	30
Black	182
Two or More	3

Black
182 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (13.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)

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)624-9641
Website:	http://gglades.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 12

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	49.5%
Male	109	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)