DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

glpsod.dade.k12.fl.us/

586 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Gilbert L. Porter, a prominent educator and civil rights advocate who played a significant role in the history of Florida's education system. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school follows the rigorous curriculum standards set by the state of Florida, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary is known for encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, arts, and technology initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare its young students for future success in middle school and beyond.

586

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	523
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	5

Hispanic
523 (89.2%)
White
27 (4.6%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
Black
15 (2.6%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)

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)382-0792
Website:	http://glpsod.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 70

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	41%
Male	346	59%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)