SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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1,138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spanish Lake Elementary School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Spanish Lake Elementary is known for its active school community and commitment to student engagement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents and guardians informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, Spanish Lake strives to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining a strong partnership with the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.

1,138

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1,081
Black	33
Asian	12

Hispanic
1,081 (95.0%)
Black
33 (2.9%)
White
12 (1.1%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)

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)816-0300
Website:	http://sle.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 74

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 188

Grade 3 195

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 201