Goulds Elementary School

Summary:

Goulds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Homestead, Florida, serving 407 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.

Goulds Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentages of African American (48.4%) and Hispanic (46.93%) students compared to nearby schools, as well as its consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 51.0% over the past 5 years. The school also consistently underperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with only 14% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 56% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. Additionally, Goulds Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.45% to 94.04% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Gulfstream Elementary, Caribbean K-8 Center, and Somerset Academy Silver Palms, Goulds Elementary has consistently underperformed on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings, despite serving a similar student population. This suggests that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and there may be opportunities for the school to learn from and collaborate with its peers to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23555 SW 112th Ave
       Homestead, FL  33032


(305) 257-4400

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2114th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,422 Help


Students who attend Goulds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cutler Bay Middle
High:    Homestead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.4%
Hispanic:
46.9%
White:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Goulds Elementary School ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 272nd 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 11.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (48.4%), Hispanic (46.9%), White (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goulds Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 88th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Goulds Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goulds Elementary School is $16,422, which is the 43rd highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Goulds 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 Goulds Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 14.34 1738th 1919 9.4%
2011 23.05 1634th 1985 17.7%
2012 22.51 1607th 1984 19.0%
2013 26.03 1597th 2029 21.3%
2014 26.60 1580th 2064 23.4%
2016 17.64 1794th 2087 14.0%
2017 15.23 1902nd 2112 9.9%
2018 12.67 1952nd 2118 7.8%
2019 18.67 1872nd 2182 14.2%
2021 7.32 2182nd 2247 2.9%
2022 26.89 1648th 2219 25.7%
2023 21.23 1865th 2240 16.7%
2024 11.70 2114th 2256 6.3%
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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 Goulds Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 11 356 3 163 0 n/a n/a 8 541
2009 2 415 8 192 1 n/a n/a 6 624
2010 5 321 5 160 0 n/a n/a 39 530
2011 4 288 7 166 0 0 76 0 541
2012 5 298 6 181 0 0 84 0 574
2013 10 314 6 196 0 0 83 0 609
2014 8 332 5 210 0 0 58 0 613
2015 9 345 2 227 0 0 70 0 653
2016 13 336 4 235 0 0 54 0 642
2017 9 325 5 214 0 0 41 0 594
2018 6 299 6 141 0 0 20 0 472
2019 6 223 3 104 0 1 10 0 347
2020 4 185 5 97 0 0 4 0 295
2021 5 175 6 96 1 0 2 0 285
2022 5 180 3 122 0 0 3 0 313
2023 11 197 2 191 0 0 6 0 407

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 Goulds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 541 33.5 16.1 87.1
2009 624 39.1 16.0 92.9
2010 530 35.5 14.9 99.4
2011 541 34.0 15.9 94.5
2012 574 37.0 15.5 93
2013 609 38.0 16.0 93.3
2014 613 42.0 14.5 92.3
2015 653 43.0 15.1 92.5
2016 642 42.0 15.2 93.8
2017 594 40.0 14.8 93.6
2018 472 32.0 14.7 90.9
2019 347 25.0 13.8 92.8
2020 295 25.0 11.8 92.2
2021 285 22.0 12.9 94
2022 313 22.0 14.2 89.1
2023 407 26.0 15.6 74.4

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 Goulds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 541 33.5 16.1 87.1
2009 624 39.1 16.0 92.9
2010 530 35.5 14.9 99.4
2011 541 34.0 15.9 94.5
2012 574 37.0 15.5 93
2013 609 38.0 16.0 93.3
2014 613 42.0 14.5 92.3
2015 653 43.0 15.1 92.5
2016 642 42.0 15.2 93.8
2017 594 40.0 14.8 93.6
2018 472 32.0 14.7 90.9
2019 347 25.0 13.8 92.8
2020 295 25.0 11.8 92.2
2021 285 22.0 12.9 94
2022 313 22.0 14.2 89.1
2023 407 26.0 15.6 74.4

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 Goulds Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $783 (7.6%) $9,458 (92.4%) $10,241
2019 $2,020 (14.8%) $11,593 (85.2%) $13,613
2020 $1,802 (11.3%) $14,182 (88.7%) $15,983
2021 $3,608 (21.9%) $12,863 (78.1%) $16,471
2022 $3,754 (20.8%) $14,279 (79.2%) $18,033
2023 $3,496 (21.3%) $12,926 (78.7%) $16,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Goulds 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 1872nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1865th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Goulds Elementary School)3148
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Goulds Elementary School)6339
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Goulds Elementary School)3541
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Goulds Elementary School)3541
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Goulds Elementary School)4342
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Goulds Elementary School)3542
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Goulds Elementary School)3016
 14%
   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 Students347407
 17.3%
African American223197
 11.7%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic104191
 83.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White611
 83.3%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%74.4%
 18.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Goulds Elementary School

Students at Goulds Elementary School are 48% African American, 47% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Cutler Bay Middle
High : Homestead Senior High School

Goulds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Goulds Elementary School.


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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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