Calusa Elementary School

Summary:

Calusa Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 770 students in grades PK-5. With a diverse student population that is 88.96% Hispanic, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Calusa Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of Calusa's 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in Science, compared to just 53% for the district and state. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.5% to 9.7% over the past few years, significantly lower than nearby schools. Additionally, Calusa has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.61% in 2022-2023) compared to many surrounding schools, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status among its student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Oliver Hoover Elementary School, Devon Aire K-8 Center, and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus), Calusa Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests that Calusa is providing a more effective educational experience for its students compared to the surrounding schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9580 W Calusa Club Dr
       Miami, FL  33186


(305) 385-0589

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,742 Help


Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arvida Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  770

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
White:
5.7%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Calusa Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15th 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 94.06. (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 (89%), White (5.7%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calusa Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 130th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Calusa Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calusa Elementary School is $11,742. 191 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Calusa 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 Calusa Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.13 263rd 1688 84.4%
2007 93.03 45th 1786 97.5%
2008 93.15 42nd 1789 97.7%
2009 91.27 77th 1847 95.8%
2010 88.28 139th 1919 92.8%
2011 89.74 109th 1985 94.5%
2012 94.68 49th 1984 97.5%
2013 90.11 146th 2029 92.8%
2014 93.49 63rd 2064 96.9%
2016 93.81 70th 2087 96.6%
2017 93.87 57th 2112 97.3%
2018 94.47 49th 2118 97.7%
2019 87.33 239th 2182 89.0%
2021 90.48 172nd 2247 92.3%
2022 93.75 72nd 2219 96.8%
2023 90.95 143rd 2240 93.6%
2024 94.06 70th 2256 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Calusa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 709 29 24 253 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
1989 748 42 25 357 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1990 751 43 29 398 0 n/a n/a 0 1221
1991 688 64 32 425 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1992 638 62 36 416 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
1993 594 65 31 478 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1994 463 56 31 452 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1995 440 48 44 524 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1996 440 48 44 524 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1997 409 44 45 529 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1998 354 49 42 547 0 n/a n/a 0 992
1999 382 47 49 522 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2000 374 60 46 535 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2001 386 55 38 513 0 n/a n/a 0 992
2002 335 51 30 609 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2003 335 51 30 609 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2004 295 48 25 579 2 n/a n/a 0 949
2005 278 47 23 569 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2006 223 42 17 529 2 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 198 44 13 511 2 n/a n/a 45 813
2008 184 45 9 513 1 n/a n/a 50 802
2009 191 35 10 550 1 n/a n/a 46 833
2010 153 36 10 626 1 n/a n/a 11 837
2011 136 35 9 625 1 0 14 0 820
2012 115 40 9 658 0 0 12 0 834
2013 96 40 8 756 0 0 9 0 909
2014 84 30 8 754 0 1 6 0 883
2015 76 29 13 729 0 1 8 0 856
2016 72 29 11 741 0 1 6 0 860
2017 68 27 13 740 0 2 6 0 856
2018 66 22 9 746 0 1 7 0 851
2019 58 19 14 735 0 1 5 0 832
2020 55 22 14 715 0 1 5 0 812
2021 45 23 17 709 0 0 8 0 802
2022 43 26 16 672 0 0 8 0 765
2023 44 17 17 685 0 0 7 0 770

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 Calusa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 45.0 22.5 2.7
1989 1172 53.0 22.1 3.3
1990 1221 57.0 21.4 4
1991 1209 57.0 21.2 7.2
1992 1152 57.0 20.2 5.7
1993 1168 55.0 21.2 8.9
1994 1002 54.0 18.6 9.6
1995 1056 56.0 18.9 13.3
1996 1056 56.0 18.9 13.3
1997 1027 53.0 19.4 13.5
1998 992 52.0 19.1 13.4
1999 1000 50.0 20.0 16
2000 1015 50.0 20.3 17.2
2001 992 52.0 19.1 17.7
2002 1026 52.0 19.7 25.4
2003 1026 52.0 19.7 25.4
2004 949 51.0 18.6 30.2
2005 919 52.0 17.7 30.5
2006 813 52.0 15.6 36.3
2007 813 54.0 15.1 34.6
2008 802 59.0 13.6 35
2009 833 53.7 15.6 39.1
2010 837 49.0 17.0 43.3
2011 820 51.0 16.0 46.7
2012 834 53.0 15.7 50
2013 909 57.0 15.9 51.9
2014 883 55.0 16.0 47.5
2015 856 52.0 16.4 50.9
2016 860 54.0 15.9 51.3
2017 856 52.0 16.4 54.6
2018 851 52.0 16.3 50.4
2019 832 51.0 16.3 48.8
2020 812 50.0 16.2 49.4
2021 802 50.0 16.0 55.7
2022 765 47.0 16.2 54.1
2023 770 47.0 16.3 39.6

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 Calusa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 45.0 22.5 2.7
1989 1172 53.0 22.1 3.3
1990 1221 57.0 21.4 4
1991 1209 57.0 21.2 7.2
1992 1152 57.0 20.2 5.7
1993 1168 55.0 21.2 8.9
1994 1002 54.0 18.6 9.6
1995 1056 56.0 18.9 13.3
1996 1056 56.0 18.9 13.3
1997 1027 53.0 19.4 13.5
1998 992 52.0 19.1 13.4
1999 1000 50.0 20.0 16
2000 1015 50.0 20.3 17.2
2001 992 52.0 19.1 17.7
2002 1026 52.0 19.7 25.4
2003 1026 52.0 19.7 25.4
2004 949 51.0 18.6 30.2
2005 919 52.0 17.7 30.5
2006 813 52.0 15.6 36.3
2007 813 54.0 15.1 34.6
2008 802 59.0 13.6 35
2009 833 53.7 15.6 39.1
2010 837 49.0 17.0 43.3
2011 820 51.0 16.0 46.7
2012 834 53.0 15.7 50
2013 909 57.0 15.9 51.9
2014 883 55.0 16.0 47.5
2015 856 52.0 16.4 50.9
2016 860 54.0 15.9 51.3
2017 856 52.0 16.4 54.6
2018 851 52.0 16.3 50.4
2019 832 51.0 16.3 48.8
2020 812 50.0 16.2 49.4
2021 802 50.0 16.0 55.7
2022 765 47.0 16.2 54.1
2023 770 47.0 16.3 39.6

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 Calusa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $486 (5.9%) $7,812 (94.1%) $8,298
2019 $290 (3.4%) $8,188 (96.6%) $8,478
2020 $257 (2.8%) $9,023 (97.2%) $9,280
2021 $1,212 (12.6%) $8,439 (87.4%) $9,651
2022 $1,744 (15.5%) $9,475 (84.5%) $11,219
2023 $1,770 (15.1%) $9,973 (84.9%) $11,742

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Calusa Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)8273
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)6389
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)7986
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)8785
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)8484
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)8880
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Calusa Elementary School)8779
 8%
   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 Students832770
 7.5%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian00
Asian1417
 21.4%
Hispanic735685
 6.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5844
 24.1%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%39.6%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Elementary School

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

Middle : Arvida Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Calusa Elementary School.

Yes! Calusa Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 70th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Calusa Elementary School are 89% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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