Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School

27190 Sw 140th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Dr. William A. Chapman 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 Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#1868 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
55-59%
52%
40-44%
52%
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
48%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is ranked #1868 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School?
538 students attend Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School part of?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First day of school
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews

1   5/2/2017
My review of this school is absolutely bad.We move from Pompano Beach and before that we live in orlando.In both school my daugther was happy and she was with friendly children.My daugther is suffering bulling.She and other 5 children only for speak spanish between them.Someone of this childrens still don't know speak english.
- Posted by Parent - Tony

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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