BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER

School Overview
Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC), located in Miami Lakes, Florida, is a highly regarded K-8 public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Named in honor of former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population and has consistently earned high marks from the state’s grading system, reflecting its commitment to rigorous instruction and student achievement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is distinguished by its specialized programs, including a renowned gifted program and a focus on integrating technology into daily learning. The campus culture is heavily influenced by the "Bob Graham" philosophy, which encourages students to become active, informed citizens through service learning and character education. With a supportive parent-teacher association and a wide array of extracurricular activities—ranging from athletics to academic clubs—the school maintains a reputation as a comprehensive educational hub that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
1,404
Total Students
82.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White59
Hispanic1,283
Black42
Asian18
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,283 (91.4%)
  • White
    59 (4.2%)
  • Black
    42 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    18 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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)557-3303
Website: http://bgec.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 501
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 138
Grade 2 142
Grade 3 171
Grade 4 169
Grade 5 170
Grade 6 141
Grade 7 177
Grade 8 171

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten93
Grade 1138
Grade 2142
Grade 3171
Grade 4169
Grade 5170
Grade 6141
Grade 7177
Grade 8171
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female68748.9%
Male71751.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)