Gulfstream Elementary School

Summary:

Gulfstream Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cutler Bay, Florida, serving 603 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gulfstream Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in key test score metrics, such as 71% proficiency in 5th grade science, 68% in 5th grade math, and 70% in 5th grade English language arts. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.9% to 41.6%, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Gulfstream Elementary has a high percentage of students, ranging from 70.81% to 84.65%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Interestingly, Gulfstream Elementary School has a significantly higher spending per student, ranging from $18,285 to $22,507, compared to the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $9,319 to $23,728. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and funding, which could be contributing to its strong academic performance. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students indicate a need for additional support and strategies to address these challenges while maintaining its academic excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20900 SW 97th Ave
       Cutler Bay, FL  33189


(305) 235-6811

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
985th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,041 Help


Students who attend Gulfstream Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cutler Bay Middle
High:    Miami Southridge Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.7%
African American:
23.5%
White:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gulfstream Elementary School ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 140th 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 54.45. (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: Hispanic (69.7%), African American (23.5%), White (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulfstream Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd 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 Gulfstream Elementary School is $22,041, which is the 6th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulfstream 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 Gulfstream Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.58 1345th 1688 20.3%
2007 32.55 1264th 1786 29.2%
2008 29.67 1348th 1789 24.7%
2009 35.79 1286th 1847 30.4%
2010 47.93 1078th 1919 43.8%
2011 34.66 1368th 1985 31.1%
2012 51.05 972nd 1984 51.0%
2013 44.12 1135th 2029 44.1%
2014 58.05 866th 2064 58.0%
2016 77.81 425th 2087 79.6%
2017 66.04 700th 2112 66.9%
2018 68.50 646th 2118 69.5%
2019 51.76 1042nd 2182 52.2%
2021 31.43 1536th 2247 31.6%
2022 63.21 780th 2219 64.8%
2023 52.22 1041st 2240 53.5%
2024 54.45 985th 2256 56.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Gulfstream Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Open Quote Great school. In the 2011-2012 school year, Gulfstream got an A rating from the state even with the new higher standard that Florida made. The Principle that was brought in the previous year really has changed the feeling of the school. She has a very open door policy with parents. I highly recommend Gulfstream. Parent 3rd Grader Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gulfstream Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 169 11 157 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 408 171 14 175 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1990 506 201 18 228 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1991 514 231 16 256 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
1992 514 255 21 304 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
1993 273 161 19 152 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 471 215 17 325 2 n/a n/a 0 1030
1995 379 306 14 493 6 n/a n/a 0 1198
1996 379 306 14 493 6 n/a n/a 0 1198
1997 230 194 10 347 2 n/a n/a 0 783
1998 199 189 10 320 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1999 181 212 9 336 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 162 222 8 360 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 154 218 10 379 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 134 173 7 386 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 134 173 7 386 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 115 171 4 400 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 113 192 6 434 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2006 103 197 9 418 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 95 191 6 410 3 n/a n/a 19 724
2008 91 193 5 414 1 n/a n/a 21 725
2009 80 172 5 408 1 n/a n/a 18 684
2010 84 178 4 407 1 n/a n/a 5 679
2011 74 192 3 427 1 1 6 0 704
2012 70 184 8 403 1 1 6 0 673
2013 73 179 5 398 2 1 6 0 664
2014 70 202 5 440 1 1 10 0 729
2015 57 201 4 434 1 1 10 0 708
2016 43 196 9 446 0 1 13 0 708
2017 34 183 9 469 0 1 14 0 710
2018 37 187 4 465 0 0 15 0 708
2019 44 182 7 455 0 0 11 0 699
2020 35 141 11 441 0 0 8 0 636
2021 31 140 8 409 0 0 5 0 593
2022 33 135 11 367 0 0 4 0 550
2023 27 142 10 420 1 0 3 0 603

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 Gulfstream Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 55.0 13.4 27.4
1989 768 61.0 12.5 29.8
1990 953 70.0 13.6 28.3
1991 1017 74.0 13.7 32.1
1992 1096 79.0 13.8 32.7
1993 607 70.0 8.7 23.2
1994 1030 65.0 15.8 41.1
1995 1198 75.0 16.0 56.9
1996 1198 75.0 16.0 56.9
1997 783 59.0 13.3 60.8
1998 719 59.0 12.2 62.3
1999 740 58.0 12.8 72.7
2000 753 64.0 11.8 76.1
2001 761 68.0 11.2 77.3
2002 702 61.0 11.5 80.1
2003 702 61.0 11.5 80.1
2004 692 66.0 10.5 82.7
2005 746 77.0 9.7 82.8
2006 728 80.0 9.1 79.1
2007 724 66.0 11.0 77
2008 725 82.0 8.8 76.7
2009 684 77.3 8.9 77.5
2010 679 71.0 9.5 78.6
2011 704 70.0 10.0 79.3
2012 673 81.0 8.3 82.2
2013 664 66.0 10.0 81.2
2014 729 68.0 10.7 84.1
2015 708 72.0 9.8 83.8
2016 708 68.0 10.4 83.6
2017 710 68.0 10.4 83.8
2018 708 66.0 10.7 82.5
2019 699 69.0 10.1 81.8
2020 636 64.0 9.9 83.6
2021 593 62.0 9.5 84.7
2022 550 50.0 11.0 85.8
2023 603 54.0 11.1 70.8

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 Gulfstream Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 55.0 13.4 27.4
1989 768 61.0 12.5 29.8
1990 953 70.0 13.6 28.3
1991 1017 74.0 13.7 32.1
1992 1096 79.0 13.8 32.7
1993 607 70.0 8.7 23.2
1994 1030 65.0 15.8 41.1
1995 1198 75.0 16.0 56.9
1996 1198 75.0 16.0 56.9
1997 783 59.0 13.3 60.8
1998 719 59.0 12.2 62.3
1999 740 58.0 12.8 72.7
2000 753 64.0 11.8 76.1
2001 761 68.0 11.2 77.3
2002 702 61.0 11.5 80.1
2003 702 61.0 11.5 80.1
2004 692 66.0 10.5 82.7
2005 746 77.0 9.7 82.8
2006 728 80.0 9.1 79.1
2007 724 66.0 11.0 77
2008 725 82.0 8.8 76.7
2009 684 77.3 8.9 77.5
2010 679 71.0 9.5 78.6
2011 704 70.0 10.0 79.3
2012 673 81.0 8.3 82.2
2013 664 66.0 10.0 81.2
2014 729 68.0 10.7 84.1
2015 708 72.0 9.8 83.8
2016 708 68.0 10.4 83.6
2017 710 68.0 10.4 83.8
2018 708 66.0 10.7 82.5
2019 699 69.0 10.1 81.8
2020 636 64.0 9.9 83.6
2021 593 62.0 9.5 84.7
2022 550 50.0 11.0 85.8
2023 603 54.0 11.1 70.8

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 Gulfstream Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,501 (10.1%) $13,369 (89.9%) $14,870
2019 $1,801 (11.2%) $14,226 (88.8%) $16,027
2020 $2,110 (11.5%) $16,175 (88.5%) $18,285
2021 $3,796 (18.4%) $16,820 (81.6%) $20,616
2022 $4,365 (19.4%) $18,142 (80.6%) $22,507
2023 $4,790 (21.7%) $17,251 (78.3%) $22,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulfstream Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1042nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1041st of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulfstream Elementary School)5659
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gulfstream Elementary School)6476
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfstream Elementary School)6360
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gulfstream Elementary School)7083
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfstream Elementary School)4944
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gulfstream Elementary School)4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Gulfstream Elementary School)5145
 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 Students699603
 13.7%
African American182142
 22%
American Indian01
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic455420
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4427
 38.6%
Two or More Races113
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%70.8%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfstream Elementary School

Students at Gulfstream Elementary School are 70% Hispanic, 24% African American, 4% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Gulfstream Elementary School.

Gulfstream Elementary School ranks 985th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gulfstream Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cutler Bay Middle
High : Miami Southridge Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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