CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

claudepepper.dadeschools.net/

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Claude Pepper Elementary School, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named after the legendary U.S. Senator and advocate for the elderly and children, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement and the development of well-rounded citizens. The institution typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science skills while integrating social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a diverse educational experience, often utilizing its proximity to the vibrant Miami community to enrich its academic programs. By maintaining a focus on high standards and parental involvement, Claude Pepper Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. For families interested in specific programs, current extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for school calendars, staff directories, and district-wide policies.

417

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	381
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
381 (91.4%)
White
20 (4.8%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

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)386-5244
Website:	http://claudepepper.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 30

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	44.1%
Male	233	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)