KENWOOD K-8 CENTER

kenwood.dadeschools.net/

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kenwood K-8 Center, located in the Pinecrest/Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that transitions students from their early formative years through the critical middle school period. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal development within a diverse community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on maintaining high educational standards and preparing students for the rigors of high school. Beyond its core academics, Kenwood K-8 often integrates extracurricular activities and community involvement to create a well-rounded student experience. By operating as a K-8 center, the school offers the unique advantage of educational continuity, allowing students to remain in a consistent environment for nine years, which often helps in building strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

759

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	682
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	11

Hispanic
682 (89.9%)
White
37 (4.9%)
Black
15 (2.0%)
Asian
14 (1.8%)
Two or More
11 (1.4%)

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)271-5061
Website:	http://kenwood.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 31

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	351	46.2%
Male	408	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)