JESSE J. MCCRARY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jesse J. McCrary Jr. Elementary School, located in the Little River neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named in honor of the distinguished Florida attorney and civil rights advocate Jesse J. McCrary Jr., the school functions as a community-centered educational institution dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children in the local area.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and holistic development, working within the framework of the state’s rigorous academic standards. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, the institution leverages district resources to offer a structured learning environment. By fostering a connection to the legacy of its namesake, the school encourages students to strive for excellence while serving as a vital hub for the educational and social needs of the families residing in the 33150 zip code.

382

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSE J. MCCRARY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	152
Black	225
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
225 (58.9%)
Hispanic
152 (39.8%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
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)754-7531
Website:	http://littleriver.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 21

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESSE J. MCCRARY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESSE J. MCCRARY JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	47.9%
Male	199	52.1%

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