Poquetanuck School serves 1,048 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,048 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
77%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poquetanuck School?
1,048 students attend Poquetanuck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Poquetanuck School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquetanuck School?
Poquetanuck School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poquetanuck School offer ?
Poquetanuck School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poquetanuck School part of?
Poquetanuck School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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