Arcola Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Arcola Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 521 students in grades PK-5 in Miami, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores compared to district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Arcola Lake Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. This is reflective of the broader challenges faced by the surrounding schools in the same district, such as Charles R Drew K-8 Center and Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River K-8 Center, which also have high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and low school rankings. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending at Arcola Lake Elementary, from $12,123 in 2019-2020 to $16,247 in 2022-2023, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

The high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and low academic achievement at Arcola Lake Elementary and the surrounding schools suggest that these schools face significant socioeconomic and educational challenges that may require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address. Addressing these issues will likely require a holistic approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1037 NW 81st St
       Miami, FL  33150


(305) 836-2820

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1126th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,247 Help


Students who attend Arcola Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madison Middle School
High:    Miami Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.1%
Hispanic:
38.2%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arcola Lake Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 154th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.1%), Hispanic (38.2%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcola Lake Elementary School is 15.3, which is the 78th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcola Lake Elementary School is $16,247, which is the 47th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arcola Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arcola Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.92 1534th 1688 9.1%
2007 16.08 1575th 1786 11.8%
2008 10.55 1675th 1789 6.4%
2009 10.30 1733rd 1847 6.2%
2010 7.14 1848th 1919 3.7%
2011 17.50 1738th 1985 12.4%
2012 19.22 1683rd 1984 15.2%
2013 13.66 1871st 2029 7.8%
2014 17.36 1813th 2064 12.2%
2016 20.46 1727th 2087 17.2%
2017 20.28 1773rd 2112 16.1%
2018 40.77 1277th 2118 39.7%
2019 24.83 1716th 2182 21.4%
2021 27.47 1637th 2247 27.1%
2022 21.39 1811th 2219 18.4%
2023 35.53 1457th 2240 35.0%
2024 48.48 1126th 2256 50.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Arcola Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 28 950 2 109 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1989 36 991 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 1159
1990 21 921 1 146 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1991 32 943 3 160 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1992 34 994 3 157 0 n/a n/a 0 1188
1993 42 951 3 119 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
1994 34 889 2 124 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
1995 17 834 1 135 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1996 17 834 1 135 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1997 15 813 2 130 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1998 10 760 3 165 0 n/a n/a 0 938
1999 10 725 3 191 1 n/a n/a 0 930
2000 13 657 2 200 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 9 627 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 9 471 0 157 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 9 471 0 157 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 8 498 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 8 506 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 9 527 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 11 491 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2008 5 448 0 121 0 n/a n/a 1 575
2009 3 427 0 124 0 n/a n/a 1 555
2010 3 364 0 103 0 n/a n/a 1 471
2011 7 350 0 123 0 0 2 0 482
2012 5 357 0 126 0 0 4 0 492
2013 9 396 0 113 0 0 5 0 523
2014 10 387 0 112 0 0 5 0 514
2015 9 383 0 110 0 0 4 0 506
2016 8 399 0 137 0 1 2 0 547
2017 11 380 0 153 0 0 1 0 545
2018 5 348 0 152 0 0 0 0 505
2019 7 364 0 168 0 1 0 0 540
2020 8 385 0 189 0 1 0 0 583
2021 7 365 0 171 0 0 0 0 543
2022 6 321 0 185 0 1 1 0 514
2023 7 313 0 199 0 1 1 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arcola Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1089 82.0 13.2 57.7
1989 1159 86.0 13.4 61.4
1990 1089 81.0 13.4 76.9
1991 1138 85.0 13.3 75
1992 1188 84.0 14.1 72.1
1993 1115 72.0 15.5 76
1994 1049 74.0 14.2 80.7
1995 987 73.0 13.5 84.8
1996 987 73.0 13.5 84.8
1997 960 67.0 14.3 85.5
1998 938 69.0 13.6 84.4
1999 930 71.0 13.1 91.7
2000 873 73.0 12.0 94.7
2001 787 65.0 12.1 94.4
2002 637 55.0 11.6 96.7
2003 637 55.0 11.6 96.7
2004 651 54.0 12.1 96.8
2005 642 55.0 11.7 93.8
2006 663 58.0 11.4 92.5
2007 629 54.0 11.6 92.2
2008 575 52.0 11.1 88.3
2009 555 44.2 12.6 92.2
2010 471 41.5 11.3 90.9
2011 482 36.0 13.3 91.5
2012 492 38.0 12.9 96.7
2013 523 41.0 12.7 96.2
2014 514 42.0 12.2 95.7
2015 506 33.0 15.3 96.8
2016 547 38.0 14.3 95.4
2017 545 39.0 13.9 95.6
2018 505 39.0 12.9 88.5
2019 540 39.0 13.8 92.8
2020 583 42.0 13.8 90.7
2021 543 42.0 12.9 97.4
2022 514 40.0 12.8 94
2023 521 34.0 15.3 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arcola Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1089 82.0 13.2 57.7
1989 1159 86.0 13.4 61.4
1990 1089 81.0 13.4 76.9
1991 1138 85.0 13.3 75
1992 1188 84.0 14.1 72.1
1993 1115 72.0 15.5 76
1994 1049 74.0 14.2 80.7
1995 987 73.0 13.5 84.8
1996 987 73.0 13.5 84.8
1997 960 67.0 14.3 85.5
1998 938 69.0 13.6 84.4
1999 930 71.0 13.1 91.7
2000 873 73.0 12.0 94.7
2001 787 65.0 12.1 94.4
2002 637 55.0 11.6 96.7
2003 637 55.0 11.6 96.7
2004 651 54.0 12.1 96.8
2005 642 55.0 11.7 93.8
2006 663 58.0 11.4 92.5
2007 629 54.0 11.6 92.2
2008 575 52.0 11.1 88.3
2009 555 44.2 12.6 92.2
2010 471 41.5 11.3 90.9
2011 482 36.0 13.3 91.5
2012 492 38.0 12.9 96.7
2013 523 41.0 12.7 96.2
2014 514 42.0 12.2 95.7
2015 506 33.0 15.3 96.8
2016 547 38.0 14.3 95.4
2017 545 39.0 13.9 95.6
2018 505 39.0 12.9 88.5
2019 540 39.0 13.8 92.8
2020 583 42.0 13.8 90.7
2021 543 42.0 12.9 97.4
2022 514 40.0 12.8 94
2023 521 34.0 15.3 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arcola Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,628 (12.5%) $11,418 (87.5%) $13,046
2019 $1,155 (10.3%) $10,066 (89.7%) $11,221
2020 $1,089 (9.0%) $11,034 (91.0%) $12,123
2021 $2,726 (18.8%) $11,759 (81.2%) $14,485
2022 $3,945 (23.3%) $13,003 (76.7%) $16,948
2023 $3,990 (24.6%) $12,257 (75.4%) $16,247

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcola Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1716th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1457th of 2240 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arcola Lake Elementary School)3743
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arcola Lake Elementary School)5261
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola Lake Elementary School)4144
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arcola Lake Elementary School)4935
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola Lake Elementary School)4020
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arcola Lake Elementary School)5418
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Arcola Lake Elementary School)3529
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540521
 3.5%
African American364313
 14%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic168199
 18.5%
Pacific Islander11
White77
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%75.8%
 17%


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Arcola Lake Elementary School ranks 1126th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Arcola Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Middle School
High : Miami Central Senior High School

Students at Arcola Lake Elementary School are 60% African American, 38% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Arcola Lake Elementary School.


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