AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL

www.aventuracharter.org

Charter School 1,032 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) is a high-performing public charter school located in Aventura, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Operating as a partnership between the City of Aventura and Academica (a major charter school management organization), the school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering student achievement. It frequently ranks among the top-performing schools in Miami-Dade County, consistently receiving an "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education.

The school is well-known for its challenging curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and a holistic approach to student development. Because it is a municipal charter school, it maintains a close connection with the City of Aventura, often serving as a central hub for the local community. Enrollment is highly sought after, typically managed through a lottery system due to the school’s strong reputation, competitive academic programs, and focus on preparing students for future success in advanced secondary education.

1,032

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	455
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
550 (53.3%)
Hispanic
455 (44.1%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)466-1499
Website:	http://www.aventuracharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,032
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 120

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 98