Carol City Elementary School

4375 Nw 173rd Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carol City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carol City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Carol City Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carol City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carol City Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2639 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carol City Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
67%
21%
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White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Carol City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carol City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carol City Elementary School's ranking?
Carol City Elementary School is ranked #2639 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Carol City Elementary School?
301 students attend Carol City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carol City Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carol City Elementary School?
Carol City Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carol City Elementary School offer ?
Carol City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carol City Elementary School part of?
Carol City Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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