NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER

nkc.dadeschools.net/

86 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Neva King Cooper Educational Center, located in Homestead, Florida, is a specialized institution operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It serves as a dedicated facility for students with significant cognitive disabilities, providing a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to meet diverse learning needs. The school focuses on functional life skills, sensory integration, and individualized academic goals to help students achieve their maximum potential in both educational and daily living settings.

The center is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and specialized therapeutic support, often incorporating physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy into the daily curriculum. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting compared to traditional K-12 schools, Neva King Cooper provides a personalized approach that emphasizes dignity, independence, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the Homestead community by offering a safe, resource-rich space for students who require unique instructional strategies and extra care.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	53
Black	23
Asian	1

Hispanic
53 (61.6%)
Black
23 (26.7%)
White
9 (10.5%)
Asian
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)247-4307
Website:	http://nkc.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 2

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 4

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 7