Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kelsey L. Pharr 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, within an attendance zone covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2370 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School's ranking?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is ranked #2370 out of 3,662 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
294 students attend Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School offer ?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School part of?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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