THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE

www.charterschoolatwaterstone.com

Charter School 974 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Charter School at Waterstone, located in Homestead, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a member of the Academica network, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment focused on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. It aims to foster a strong sense of community and academic achievement by encouraging parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for both student conduct and performance.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a significant focus on integrating technology into the classroom and providing opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging its suburban location in the Waterstone community, the school serves as a local hub for families seeking a rigorous educational alternative to traditional district-run schools. The institution is known for its commitment to accountability and data-driven instruction, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for high school transition and beyond.

974

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	832
Black	93
Asian	14

Hispanic
832 (85.4%)
Black
93 (9.5%)
White
35 (3.6%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)248-6206
Website:	http://www.charterschoolatwaterstone.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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

Kindergarten 175

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	175
Grade 1	161
Grade 2	165
Grade 3	161
Grade 4	165
Grade 5	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	519	53.3%
Male	455	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)