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BEACON COLLEGE PREP K-8

PublicRegularCharterGrades 0–8
OPA LOCKA, Florida · MIAMI-DADE
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students424
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch65%
Title INo
BEACON COLLEGE PREP K-8
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
424
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
65%+15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

BEACON COLLEGE PREP K-8 is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in OPA LOCKA, Florida. The school enrolls 424 students. It is part of the MIAMI-DADE district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMIAMI-DADE
County12086
CityOPA LOCKA
ZIP33054
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120039008735

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment424
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian87.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
87.0%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %65%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)