JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(305)625-2008

joella.dadeschools.net

941 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joella Good Elementary School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public school serving students in Miami-Dade County. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners grow both intellectually and socially, while utilizing district-standard curriculum and resources to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core academic mission, Joella Good Elementary is integrated into the local Hialeah community, encouraging parent involvement and community engagement to enrich the educational experience. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives to promote student well-being and character development. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and academic programs on their official website.

941

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	804
Black	109
Asian	15
Two or More	1

Hispanic
804 (85.4%)
Black
109 (11.6%)
Asian
15 (1.6%)
White
12 (1.3%)
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)625-2008
Website:	http://joella.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 113

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 161

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 167

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	161
Grade 3	174
Grade 4	149
Grade 5	167

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	51.4%
Male	457	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)