LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER

leewood.dadeschools.net

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Leewood K-8 Center, located in the 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. Known for its strong sense of community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By bridging the elementary and middle school years, Leewood provides a consistent educational environment that fosters long-term academic growth and character development within a single campus setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Leewood K-8 Center emphasizes extracurricular engagement and student enrichment. The school typically provides various programs, including specialized clubs, sports, and arts initiatives, aimed at creating a well-rounded educational experience. As an integral part of the local Miami community, the school maintains an active partnership with families and stakeholders, striving to maintain high standards of student achievement and a supportive, inclusive school culture.

506

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	385
Black	24
Asian	5
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
385 (76.1%)
White
82 (16.2%)
Black
24 (4.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)233-7430
Website:	http://leewood.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	48.4%
Male	261	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)