JOHN I. SMITH K-8 CENTER

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785 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John I. Smith K-8 Center, located in Doral, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational environment. It frequently serves as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a strong reputation for rigorous instruction and high student achievement standards.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized programs, including a highly sought-after Gifted program and a robust Cambridge International curriculum, which prepares students for advanced studies. Beyond academics, John I. Smith K-8 Center emphasizes character development and cultural enrichment, often leveraging its location in Doral to provide a diverse and inclusive atmosphere. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school consistently aims to provide a comprehensive foundation that transitions students successfully from their primary years into high school.

785

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN I. SMITH K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	705
Black	16
Asian	25
Two or More	1

Hispanic
705 (89.8%)
White
38 (4.8%)
Asian
25 (3.2%)
Black
16 (2.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

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)406-0220
Website:	http://jis.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 34

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN I. SMITH K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	113
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	92
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN I. SMITH K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	352	44.8%
Male	433	55.2%

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