BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

bensheppard.dadeschools.net/

927 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public school located in Hialeah, Florida, operating as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of foundational skills. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher grades by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. Through its official website, Ben Sheppard Elementary provides families with essential resources, including information on school policies, academic programs, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and high expectations, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

927

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	905
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
905 (97.6%)
Black
13 (1.4%)
White
6 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
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)556-2204
Website:	http://bensheppard.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	927
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 78

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	423	45.6%
Male	504	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)