At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.6%) and Black (34.6%). English learners represent 29.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic61.6%
- Black34.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Miami-Dade
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah
Elementary · Grades KG–08
287 reported students
Greenglade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Orchard Villa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Agenoria S Paschal/Olinda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Public schools near Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 335 | 0.6 mi |
| Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 611 | 1.2 mi |
| Miami Heights Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 656 | 1.5 mi |
| Robert Russa Moton Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 168 | 1.5 mi |
| Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 513 | 2 mi |
| Gloria Floyd Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 344 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School
What grades does Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School serve?
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School?
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 289 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Miami-Dade attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School in?
Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade, based in Miami, FL, which operates 530 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pine Lake Elementary School (0.6 mi), Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center (1.2 mi), Miami Heights Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.