VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

vblanton.dadeschools.net/

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van E. Blanton Elementary School is a public school located in Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and personal development. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, the institution follows standardized curriculum guidelines designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By utilizing various district-led resources and initiatives, Van E. Blanton Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both core educational standards and character development. Located in the 33150 zip code, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience.

374

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	119
Black	253
Pacific Islander	1

Black
253 (67.6%)
Hispanic
119 (31.8%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)696-9241
Website:	http://vblanton.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
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 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	55.6%
Male	166	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)