Shadowlawn Elementary School

149 Nw 49th St
Miami, FL 33127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadowlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shadowlawn Elementary School's student population of 127 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Shadowlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadowlawn Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
#1802 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
52%
45-49%
52%
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
83%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Shadowlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Shadowlawn Elementary School is ranked #1802 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shadowlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Shadowlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School, Toussaint L'ouverture Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shadowlawn Elementary School?
127 students attend Shadowlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shadowlawn Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadowlawn Elementary School?
Shadowlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadowlawn Elementary School offer ?
Shadowlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadowlawn Elementary School part of?
Shadowlawn Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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