MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

melrose.dadeschools.net/

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Melrose Elementary School, located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, literacy, and social-emotional development. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Melrose Elementary leverages district resources to support its curriculum and provides various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Miami-Dade educational landscape, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes student engagement and school-home partnerships. By utilizing its official portal, families can access information regarding school policies, calendars, and resources meant to enhance the educational experience. Melrose Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, preparing them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

518

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	375
Black	141

Hispanic
375 (72.4%)
Black
141 (27.2%)
White
2 (0.4%)

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)635-8676
Website:	http://melrose.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 148

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	148
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	49%
Male	264	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)