SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY

www.somersetcityarts.com

Charter School 413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Somerset Arts Academy, located in Homestead, Florida, is a specialized charter school dedicated to integrating rigorous academic instruction with a robust arts-focused curriculum. As part of the wider Somerset Academy network, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and creative expression. By offering a diverse range of artistic disciplines—such as visual arts, music, dance, and theater—the academy seeks to nurture students' unique talents while ensuring they meet high state academic standards.

The school is designed to create an engaging learning environment that encourages self-confidence, discipline, and cultural appreciation. By prioritizing the arts, Somerset Arts Academy aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in both higher education and their future professional pursuits. With its commitment to community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience, the academy serves as a creative hub for families in the Homestead area looking for an alternative to traditional public school settings.

413

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	349
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
349 (84.5%)
White
40 (9.7%)
Black
15 (3.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)246-4949
Website:	http://www.somersetcityarts.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	54.7%
Male	187	45.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)