Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School

8390 Nw 53rd St
Miami, FL 33166
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,085 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School's student population of 1,085 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#393 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
73%
52%
77%
52%
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doral Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School?
1,085 students attend Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School?
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School offer ?
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School part of?
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Date
First Day of School
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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