JOHNNIE M PARRIS COLONIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial Drive Elementary School is a public school located in the Richmond West area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Serving a diverse student population, the school operates under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, which is the fourth-largest school district in the United States. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, often utilizing technology-integrated instruction to prepare students for the demands of the modern classroom. As part of the Miami-Dade district, Colonial Drive Elementary adheres to the Florida state standards, focusing on holistic child development through extracurricular activities and standardized academic programs. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for communication and school resources.

289

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHNNIE M PARRIS COLONIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	178
Black	100
Asian	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
178 (61.6%)
Black
100 (34.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
White
2 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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)238-2392
Website:	http://cdes.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 20

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHNNIE M PARRIS COLONIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHNNIE M PARRIS COLONIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	48.8%
Male	148	51.2%

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