PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

palmsprings.dadeschools.net/

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Hialeah, Florida, serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its focus on providing a structured and supportive academic environment, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant cultural landscape of the Hialeah community. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic transitions of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Palm Springs Elementary is committed to fostering a sense of community and school spirit. The administration and faculty work to maintain strong communication with families, utilizing its official website as a primary portal for school news, academic calendars, and district resources. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while developing the social and academic skills necessary for long-term success.

585

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	565
Black	9
Asian	3

Hispanic
565 (96.6%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
White
8 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)822-0911
Website:	http://palmsprings.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 38

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	48.2%
Male	303	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)