NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 99 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER, located in Homestead, Florida, is a specialized institution operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It serves as a dedicated facility for students with significant cognitive disabilities, providing a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to meet diverse learning needs. The school focuses on functional life skills, sensory integration, and individualized academic goals to help students achieve their maximum potential in both educational and daily living settings.
The center is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and specialized therapeutic support, often incorporating physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy into the daily curriculum. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting compared to traditional K-12 schools, Neva King Cooper provides a personalized approach that emphasizes dignity, independence, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the Homestead community by offering a safe, resource-rich space for students who require unique instructional strategies and extra care.
For more information, contact NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER at (305) 247-4307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030-5996
(305) 247-4307
http://nkc.dadeschools.net/
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 99 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 99
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 99 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.5%
- Black or African American
- 25.3%
- White
- 18.2%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Female
- 35.4%
- Male
- 64.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.