AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

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1,131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Air Base K-8 Center for International Education, located in Homestead, Florida, is a specialized public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on global citizenship. By integrating an international perspective into its core curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for a competitive, interconnected world, fostering both cultural awareness and high academic achievement.

Beyond its academic requirements, the school is known for its commitment to developing well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location near Homestead allows it to serve a diverse community, providing families with a unique educational alternative that emphasizes language acquisition and critical thinking. With a dedicated focus on preparing students for high school success and beyond, Air Base K-8 serves as a pillar of educational excellence in the local area, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary to become successful global leaders.

1,131

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	781
Black	221
Asian	27
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
781 (69.1%)
Black
221 (19.5%)
White
79 (7.0%)
Asian
27 (2.4%)
Two or More
21 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)258-3676
Website:	http://abe.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 60

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	117
Grade 6	129
Grade 7	108
Grade 8	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	623	55.1%
Male	508	44.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)