DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER

School Overview
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center is a public school located in the growing suburban community of Doral, Florida, and is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that transitions students from their foundational primary years into the more complex academic requirements of middle school. The campus is known for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both academic achievement and character development.

As a K-8 center, the school offers a streamlined curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also providing various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in Doral—a diverse and rapidly expanding area—often results in a student body that is culturally vibrant and academically engaged. With a commitment to the mission of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond by utilizing technology, collaborative learning, and high academic standards.
584
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic543
Black1
Asian7
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    543 (93.0%)
  • White
    30 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5%)
  • Black
    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)889-5757
Website: http://drek8.dadeschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten36
Grade 137
Grade 229
Grade 345
Grade 451
Grade 559
Grade 664
Grade 799
Grade 8114
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25243.2%
Male33256.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 1,091 Students