AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER

aventurawaterwaysk8.dadeschools.net

2,063 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is a highly regarded public school located in Miami-Dade County, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in a prime location in Aventura, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By bridging the elementary and middle school years, the institution offers a consistent educational experience that allows students to build long-term relationships with faculty and peers while benefiting from a cohesive curriculum.

The school is recognized for its diverse student body and its focus on developing well-rounded individuals through both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, Aventura Waterways leverages a variety of resources, technology-integrated classrooms, and dedicated teaching staff to meet the unique needs of its diverse learners. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental support, the center remains a focal point for families in the Aventura area seeking a stable, high-performing educational environment for their children.

2,063

Total Students

110.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	939
Hispanic	945
Black	107
Asian	46
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
945 (45.8%)
White
939 (45.5%)
Black
107 (5.2%)
Asian
46 (2.2%)
Two or More
24 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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)933-5200
Website:	http://aventurawaterwaysk8.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	2,063
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 198

Grade 2 218

Grade 3 259

Grade 4 243

Grade 5 235

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 266