Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

Q: Is Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary a good school?

Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary ranks 1673 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 337 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Toussaint L'Ouverture has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.39%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 17.77% to 86.05% African American. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.3% to 42.4%, significantly higher than the 12.3% to 50.5% range of nearby schools. Academically, Toussaint L'Ouverture's test scores are consistently lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 36% compared to 53% for the district and state.

Despite having the highest spending per student, ranging from $11,841 to $17,117 per year, among nearby schools like Orchard Villa Elementary School, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary, and Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School, Toussaint L'Ouverture's academic performance has steadily declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1297 out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1673 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and the effective use of resources, will be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

120 NE 59th St
Miami, FL 33137

(305) 758-2600

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1673^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,117

Students who attend Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jose De Diego Middle School
High:	Miami Edison Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.4%

Hispanic:

34.7%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary ranks worse than 74.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 216^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (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: African American (64.4%), Hispanic (34.7%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary is 14.6, which is the 46^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary is $17,117, which is the 33^rd highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary 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 Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	36.06	1120^th	1688	33.6%
2007	17.25	1554^th	1786	13.0%
2008	21.71	1485^th	1789	17.0%
2009	44.25	1096^th	1847	40.7%
2010	36.31	1307^th	1919	31.9%
2011	18.71	1719^th	1985	13.4%
2012	17.57	1706^th	1984	14.0%
2013	11.58	1908^th	2029	6.0%
2014	7.19	2006^th	2064	2.8%
2016	8.11	2004^th	2087	4.0%
2017	6.46	2049^th	2112	3.0%
2018	17.98	1833^rd	2118	13.5%
2019	40.93	1297^th	2182	40.6%
2021	17.36	1914^th	2247	14.8%
2022	27.41	1629^th	2219	26.6%
2023	35.11	1467^th	2240	34.5%
2024	28.28	1673^rd	2256	25.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	5	1024	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	1116
1991	11	1107	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1992	8	1102	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	1192
1993	5	1157	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	1231
1994	8	1183	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	1269
1995	7	1003	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1996	7	1003	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1997	11	917	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1998	5	839	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
1999	3	753	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	820
2000	2	718	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
2001	3	738	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
2002	6	524	2	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2003	6	524	2	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2004	7	516	0	59	2	n/a	n/a	0	584
2005	1	492	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
2006	0	474	0	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2007	1	446	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	2	507
2008	1	430	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	1	485
2009	2	428	2	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2010	5	402	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	39	492
2011	1	406	1	44	0	1	31	0	484
2012	3	424	0	53	0	2	21	0	503
2013	4	395	0	60	0	1	18	0	478
2014	10	387	1	57	0	1	14	0	470
2015	6	345	1	69	0	1	12	0	434
2016	3	367	0	86	0	1	6	0	463
2017	6	364	0	71	0	0	2	0	443
2018	7	301	0	85	0	0	1	0	394
2019	8	271	0	101	0	1	0	0	381
2020	7	300	2	111	0	0	0	0	420
2021	6	239	1	90	0	1	0	0	337
2022	6	232	0	107	0	1	1	0	347
2023	3	217	0	117	0	0	0	0	337

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 Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1116	48.0	23.2	80.8
1991	1209	61.0	19.8	94.5
1992	1192	63.0	18.9	95
1993	1231	52.0	23.7	95
1994	1269	69.0	18.4	95
1995	1080	62.0	17.4	95
1996	1080	62.0	17.4	95
1997	1007	60.0	16.8	94.9
1998	932	59.0	15.8	95
1999	820	52.0	15.8	95
2000	780	47.0	16.6	97.2
2001	808	47.0	17.2	97.6
2002	595	43.0	13.8	94.6
2003	595	43.0	13.8	94.6
2004	584	42.0	13.9	97.8
2005	550	41.0	13.4	97.6
2006	521	43.0	12.1	90.4
2007	507	42.0	12.1	85.5
2008	485	39.0	12.4	85.3
2009	481	35.1	13.7	91.3
2010	492	34.0	14.4	101.8
2011	484	35.0	13.8	91.3
2012	503	36.0	13.9	92.8
2013	478	32.0	14.9	93.7
2014	470	33.0	14.2	94.3
2015	434	29.0	14.9	94
2016	463	26.0	17.8	96.1
2017	443	30.0	14.7	95
2018	394	28.0	14.0	82.2
2019	381	27.0	14.1	90.8
2020	420	26.0	16.1	91.4
2021	337	28.0	12.0	92.3
2022	347	26.0	13.3	89
2023	337	23.0	14.6	75.4

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 Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1116	48.0	23.2	80.8
1991	1209	61.0	19.8	94.5
1992	1192	63.0	18.9	95
1993	1231	52.0	23.7	95
1994	1269	69.0	18.4	95
1995	1080	62.0	17.4	95
1996	1080	62.0	17.4	95
1997	1007	60.0	16.8	94.9
1998	932	59.0	15.8	95
1999	820	52.0	15.8	95
2000	780	47.0	16.6	97.2
2001	808	47.0	17.2	97.6
2002	595	43.0	13.8	94.6
2003	595	43.0	13.8	94.6
2004	584	42.0	13.9	97.8
2005	550	41.0	13.4	97.6
2006	521	43.0	12.1	90.4
2007	507	42.0	12.1	85.5
2008	485	39.0	12.4	85.3
2009	481	35.1	13.7	91.3
2010	492	34.0	14.4	101.8
2011	484	35.0	13.8	91.3
2012	503	36.0	13.9	92.8
2013	478	32.0	14.9	93.7
2014	470	33.0	14.2	94.3
2015	434	29.0	14.9	94
2016	463	26.0	17.8	96.1
2017	443	30.0	14.7	95
2018	394	28.0	14.0	82.2
2019	381	27.0	14.1	90.8
2020	420	26.0	16.1	91.4
2021	337	28.0	12.0	92.3
2022	347	26.0	13.3	89
2023	337	23.0	14.6	75.4

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 Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,785 (16.5%)	$9,018 (83.5%)	$10,803
2019	$1,457 (12.6%)	$10,115 (87.4%)	$11,572
2020	$1,231 (10.4%)	$10,610 (89.6%)	$11,841
2021	$3,610 (23.3%)	$11,881 (76.7%)	$15,491
2022	$4,161 (25.0%)	$12,493 (75.0%)	$16,653
2023	$5,284 (30.9%)	$11,834 (69.1%)	$17,117

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1297^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1467^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	30	25	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	52	57	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	35	42	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	56	54	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	69	40	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	67	42	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary)	63	22	41%
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	381	337	11.5%
African American	271	217	19.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	101	117	15.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	8	3	62.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.8%	75.4%	15.4%

Schools Near Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 NE 59th St	Miami	33137	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 758-2600	337	23	14.6	75.4%	3 (0.9%)	217 (64.4%)	117 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.3	1673^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.8%		35.1	1467^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.5%	206	33.0	55.0	36.0				60.0	38.0	34.0				36.0				$17,117	$5,284	$11,834
Morningside K-8 Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6620 NE 5th Ave	Miami	33138	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 758-6741	415	28	14.8	68.7%	18 (4.3%)	239 (57.6%)	150 (36.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	55.8	949^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		44.8	1214^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.8%	265	62.0	39.0	55.0	73.0	76.0	80.0	68.0	71.0	45.0	61.0	79.0		48.0	70.0	71.0	97.0	$15,518	$3,586	$11,932
Shadowlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	149 NW 49th St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 758-3673	129	6	21.5	84.5%	2 (1.6%)	111 (86.0%)	16 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	1526^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.4%		58.6	873^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	61.0%	653	61.0	30.0	40.0				78.0	41.0	48.0				32.0				$21,698	$6,151	$15,548
Edison Park K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	500 NW 67th St	Miami	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 758-3658	437	29	15.0	77.1%	2 (0.5%)	342 (78.3%)	90 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	29.9	1626^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.9%		35.1	1468^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.5%	158	38.0	26.0	47.0	52.0	42.0	43.0	54.0	38.0	42.0	56.0	29.0	85.0	40.0	45.0		66.0	$14,233	$3,111	$11,123
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education	Public	PK-K	757 NW 66th St	Miami	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 836-0012	93	7	13.2	79.6%	0 (0.0%)	75 (80.6%)	18 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Jesse J. McCrary Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	514 NW 77th St	Miami	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 754-7531	376	20	18.8	71.8%	2 (0.5%)	248 (66.0%)	122 (32.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	17.9	1961^st of 2256 public elementary schools	13.1%		8.9	2154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%	193	31.0	23.0	35.0				40.0	27.0	54.0				43.0				$13,676	$3,147	$10,529
Holmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1175 NW 67th St	Miami	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 836-3421	358	19	18.8	80.4%	1 (0.3%)	309 (86.3%)	48 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.1	1821^st of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		14.1	2053^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	232	34.0	14.0	36.0				50.0	47.0	36.0				51.0				$12,792	$3,256	$9,536
Orchard Villa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5720 NW 13th Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 754-0607	305	18	16.9	80.0%	2 (0.7%)	186 (61.0%)	115 (37.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22.6	1833^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	18.8%		18.5	1946^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.1%	113	33.0	33.0	39.0				50.0	46.0	45.0				32.0				$17,036	$4,242	$12,794
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 NW 12th Ave	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 635-0873	344	23	14.9	75.9%	10 (2.9%)	203 (59.0%)	130 (37.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	2144^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.9	2028^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.5%	116	24.0	21.0	33.0				33.0	26.0	41.0				38.0				$14,671	$3,664	$11,006
Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 NW 29th St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 573-8181	377	21	17.9	71.6%	5 (1.3%)	67 (17.8%)	303 (80.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.6	1941^st of 2256 public elementary schools	14.0%		19	1932^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%	9	37.0	41.0	28.0				40.0	55.0	25.0				28.0				$11,771	$1,850	$9,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary

How many students attend Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary.

Is Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary a good school?

Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary ranks 1673^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary in?

Miami-Dade

What schools do graduates of Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary attend?

Students who attend Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jose De Diego Middle School
High : Miami Edison Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary?

Students at Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary are 64% African American, 35% Hispanic.

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