MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

miamiheights.dadeschools.net/

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Miami Heights Elementary School, located in the Richmond West area 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 comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development throughout the elementary years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Miami Heights Elementary is integrated into the local community, offering various resources and opportunities for parental involvement. The school utilizes the district’s standard educational framework to prepare students for middle school success while promoting a culture of inclusivity and achievement. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners, reflecting the broader educational mission of the Miami-Dade school system.

656

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	576
Black	57
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
576 (87.8%)
Black
57 (8.7%)
White
17 (2.6%)
Two or More
5 (0.8%)
Asian
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)238-3602
Website:	http://miamiheights.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 72

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	42.8%
Male	375	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)