GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, located in Homestead, Florida, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As the name suggests, the school maintains a strong emphasis on environmental science and ecological literacy, integrating these themes into its core K-8 curriculum. By offering a continuous learning environment from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school aims to foster a stable academic community where students can develop foundational skills while engaging in hands-on, nature-focused learning experiences that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its focus on environmental studies, Gateway K-8 is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Homestead to provide unique learning opportunities, often incorporating the local ecosystem into its pedagogy. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the center prioritizes a collaborative environment involving teachers, parents, and the community to ensure students are well-rounded, environmentally conscious, and academically prepared for their secondary education.
1,165
Total Students
62.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic594
Black520
Asian3
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    594 (51.0%)
  • Black
    520 (44.6%)
  • White
    36 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    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)257-6000
Website: http://gatewayk8.dadeschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 735
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 24
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 108
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 141
Grade 4 131
Grade 5 141
Grade 6 131
Grade 7 147
Grade 8 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten24
Kindergarten89
Grade 1108
Grade 2103
Grade 3141
Grade 4131
Grade 5141
Grade 6131
Grade 7147
Grade 8150
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56748.7%
Male59851.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)