CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER

1950 SW 13TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33145

coralwayelementary.dadeschools.net/

1,038 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Coral Way K-8 Center, located in the Shenandoah/Coral Way neighborhood of Miami, holds a unique place in history as the first bilingual school in the United States. Founded in 1963, the school pioneered the dual-language immersion model, which continues to be its hallmark today. By offering a rigorous academic curriculum in both English and Spanish, the school fosters a multicultural environment where students strive for bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism, preparing them to succeed in a globalized world.

As a K-8 institution, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a stable, long-term educational community. It is well-regarded for its strong academic performance within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district and is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards in core subjects while integrating language arts in both English and Spanish. With a focus on holistic development and community involvement, Coral Way K-8 remains a prestigious choice for families seeking an immersive educational experience that honors the diverse cultural heritage of the Miami area.

1,038

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	939
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	7

Hispanic
939 (90.5%)
White
78 (7.5%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)
Two or More
7 (0.7%)
Black
6 (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)854-0515
Website:	http://coralwayelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 33

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	138
Grade 6	99
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	535	51.5%
Male	503	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)