BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.beconpride.org

Charter School 317 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beacon College Preparatory, located in Opa-locka, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission rooted in high expectations, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students not only for the challenges of middle and high school but for long-term success in college and beyond. By focusing on a structured curriculum and a culture of accountability, the school seeks to close the achievement gap and empower students from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Beacon College Preparatory emphasizes the development of character and community values. The school promotes the "Beacon Pride" philosophy, which encourages students to embody traits such as responsibility, perseverance, and integrity. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized attention, and a supportive campus culture, the institution strives to create a safe, engaging, and transformative learning experience that equips its scholars with the tools necessary to become leaders in their communities.

317

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	37
Black	276
Asian	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
276 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
37 (11.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(786)353-6109
Website:	http://www.beconpride.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 40

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	47.3%
Male	167	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)