IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER

peskoe.dadeschools.net/

726 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center is a public school located in the heart of Miami Springs, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, fostering academic excellence while encouraging social and emotional development in a community-oriented setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the quiet, suburban atmosphere of Miami Springs, often serving as a focal point for local families. Its K-8 model offers the unique benefit of continuity, allowing students to remain in the same educational environment throughout their formative years, which often leads to stronger relationships between staff, students, and parents. With a commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond, the Peskoe K-8 Center focuses on maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a safe, supportive campus that reflects the values of its surrounding community.

726

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	612
Black	93
Two or More	2

Hispanic
612 (84.3%)
Black
93 (12.8%)
White
19 (2.6%)
Two or More
2 (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)242-8340
Website:	http://peskoe.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 18

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	98
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	74
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	46.1%
Male	391	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)