SYLVANIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sylvania Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the Westchester neighborhood of Miami, Florida, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while fostering an environment that supports student achievement and personal growth.

The school is known for its strong community presence and its focus on preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on academic excellence and holistic development, Sylvania Heights strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere for its diverse student body. Families interested in specific programs, academic performance data, or school policies can find more detailed information on their official district website.

551

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYLVANIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	531
Black	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
531 (96.4%)
White
16 (2.9%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
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)266-3511
Website:	http://sylvaniaheights.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 55

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SYLVANIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SYLVANIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	41.4%
Male	323	58.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)