SOMERSET OAKS ACADEMY

www.somersetoaks.com

Charter School 628 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Oaks Academy, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Somerset Academy network, the school operates with a mission to provide a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes student achievement and character development. The school is known for its focus on maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, aiming to create a community where students feel connected to both their educators and their peers while preparing for future educational success.

The academy follows a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs to foster a well-rounded learning experience. By leveraging the resources of the Somerset network, the school promotes a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven instruction, and parental involvement. Located on Old Dixie Highway, Somerset Oaks serves as a prominent educational option for families in the Homestead area, prioritizing the development of critical thinking, leadership skills, and academic excellence within a structured, school-choice framework.

628

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET OAKS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	586
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
586 (93.3%)
White
21 (3.3%)
Black
18 (2.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)247-3993
Website:	http://www.somersetoaks.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 65

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET OAKS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	74
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET OAKS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	48.6%
Male	323	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)