DR. HENRY E. PERRINE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

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550 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a dedicated magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. The school is widely recognized for its specialized focus on integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a robust arts program. Students at the academy are provided with unique opportunities to explore various disciplines—including dance, music, visual arts, and drama—alongside their core subjects, fostering a well-rounded educational environment that encourages both intellectual and creative growth.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is deeply embedded in the local Palmetto Bay community and prides itself on maintaining high academic standards. By combining traditional elementary education with professional-level arts instruction, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts aims to cultivate students’ critical thinking, self-expression, and collaborative skills. Its mission centers on preparing young learners to succeed in a competitive academic landscape while nurturing their individual talents and appreciation for the arts.

550

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. HENRY E. PERRINE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	309
Black	181
Asian	15
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
309 (56.2 %)
Black
181 (32.9 %)
White
37 (6.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)235-2442
Website:	http://perrineelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 68

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. HENRY E. PERRINE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. HENRY E. PERRINE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	52.7%
Male	260	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)