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:
70^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,742

Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Arvida Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 770

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.0%

White:

5.7%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calusa Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.06. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), White (5.7%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calusa Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 130^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Calusa Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 24^th 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
2006	82.13	263^rd	1688	84.4%
2007	93.03	45^th	1786	97.5%
2008	93.15	42^nd	1789	97.7%
2009	91.27	77^th	1847	95.8%
2010	88.28	139^th	1919	92.8%
2011	89.74	109^th	1985	94.5%
2012	94.68	49^th	1984	97.5%
2013	90.11	146^th	2029	92.8%
2014	93.49	63^rd	2064	96.9%
2016	93.81	70^th	2087	96.6%
2017	93.87	57^th	2112	97.3%
2018	94.47	49^th	2118	97.7%
2019	87.33	239^th	2182	89.0%
2021	90.48	172^nd	2247	92.3%
2022	93.75	72^nd	2219	96.8%
2023	90.95	143^rd	2240	93.6%
2024	94.06	70^th	2256	96.9%

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 143^rd 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)	82	73	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	63	89	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)	79	86	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	87	85	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Elementary School)	84	84
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Elementary School)	88	80	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Calusa Elementary School)	87	79	8%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	832	770	7.5%
African American	19	17	10.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	17	21.4%
Hispanic	735	685	6.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	58	44	24.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	39.6%	9.2%

Schools Near Calusa Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9580 W Calusa Club Dr	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 385-0589	770	47	16.3	39.6%	44 (5.7%)	17 (2.2%)	685 (89.0%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	94.1	70^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.9%		91	143^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.6%	73	75.0	83.0	81.0				85.0	89.0	89.0				81.0						$11,742	$1,770	$9,973
Claude Pepper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14550 SW 96th St	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 386-5244	432	36	12.0	52.1%	16 (3.7%)	6 (1.4%)	402 (93.1%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63.4	787^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.1%		64.3	749^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.6%	38	61.0	51.0	60.0				69.0	57.0	64.0				57.0						$16,597	$2,259	$14,338
Winston Park K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	13200 SW 79th St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 386-7622	1,204	72	16.7	52.5%	40 (3.3%)	11 (0.9%)	1,138 (94.5%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	69.1	656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%		56.5	936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%	280	56.0	60.0	70.0	60.0	63.0	65.0	72.0	77.0	65.0	58.0	72.0	77.0	61.0	64.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$10,854	$1,443	$9,411
Kendale Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 SW 142nd Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 385-2575	693	47	14.7	57.9%	20 (2.9%)	9 (1.3%)	656 (94.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	76.7	488^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.4%		80.8	392^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	96	67.0	69.0	54.0				82.0	73.0	71.0				62.0						$14,590	$2,425	$12,165
Oliver Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9050 Hammocks Blvd	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 385-4382	646	43	15.0	63.2%	26 (4.0%)	17 (2.6%)	575 (89.0%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	72.3	586^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.0%		71.7	591^st of 2240 public elementary schools	73.6%	5	68.0	52.0	60.0				72.0	74.0	69.0				61.0						$14,981	$2,446	$12,535
Devon Aire K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	10501 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 274-7100	1,029	57	18.0	40.8%	75 (7.3%)	38 (3.7%)	873 (84.8%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.4%)	81	379^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.2%		74	531^st of 2240 public elementary schools	76.3%	152	84.0	74.0	70.0	64.0	64.0	55.0	85.0	78.0	78.0	59.0	45.0	69.0	65.0	49.0	89.0		100.0	74.0	$11,595	$1,442	$10,152
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	15130 SW 80th St	Miami	33193	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 386-0800	750	0		57.2%	20 (2.7%)	7 (0.9%)	713 (95.1%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.3	105^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.3%		92.5	105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.3%		86.0	79.0	79.0				89.0	81.0	76.0				73.0						$10,559	$1,581	$8,978
Archimedean Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	646	40	16.1	2.9%	56 (8.7%)	11 (1.7%)	519 (80.3%)	53 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	95.5	40^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.7	36^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.4%	4	84.0	87.0	86.0				97.0	90.0	81.0				76.0						$10,594	$00	$10,594
Somerset Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12001 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 574-5287	303	16	18.9	1.3%	8 (2.6%)	12 (4.0%)	282 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	84.8	305^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.5%		86.1	265^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.2%	40	82.0	70.0	80.0	55.0	72.0	64.0	89.0	78.0	70.0	70.0	73.0	80.0	70.0		92.0		68.0	89.0	$8,922	$338	$8,584
William H. Lehman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10990 SW 113th Pl	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 273-2140	543	36	15.0	45.3%	51 (9.4%)	20 (3.7%)	451 (83.1%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	84	321^st of 2256 public elementary schools	85.8%		83.2	332^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.2%	11	67.0	70.0	71.0				79.0	76.0	92.0				60.0						$14,622	$1,745	$12,878

Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Calusa Elementary School?

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

Is Calusa Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Calusa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Arvida Middle School

How many students attend Calusa Elementary School?

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

What district is Calusa Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

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