BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

banyan.dadeschools.net/

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banyan Elementary School, located in the Olympia Heights neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in Miami-Dade County. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing children for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the local community and its commitment to district-wide educational standards. Through its official website, Banyan Elementary maintains transparency and communication with families, providing resources such as school calendars, academic policies, and information on extracurricular involvement. With a focus on core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to create a structured and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body.

340

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	333
Asian	2

Hispanic
333 (97.9%)
White
5 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)221-4011
Website:	http://banyan.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 45

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	52.1%
Male	163	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)