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David Fairchild Elementary School

5757 SW 45TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33155

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 228 of 2461 in Florida

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David Fairchild Elementary School

5757 SW 45TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33155

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 228 of 2461 in Florida

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About David Fairchild Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 79% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
478
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.04%
Asian 1.88%
Hispanic 74.9%
Black 3.56%
Two+ Races 0.63%
Native Am. 0%
White
19.04%
Asian
1.88%
Hispanic
74.9%
Black
3.56%
Two+ Races
0.63%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 478
45.61%
218 Female
54.39%
260 Male

Student Population

478 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

478 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

David Fairchild Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5757 SW 45TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33155

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Phone

(305) 665-5483

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TOP 228 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

David Fairchild Elementary wrapped up the academic term in early June with end-of-year events. The administrative office is operating on a reduced schedule to manage essential record requests. Facility teams are conducting necessary building repairs and site maintenance throughout the summer. Registration for the new school year is active online for all local families. The school office is available for limited inquiries until staff return for the fall. Campus activities remain paused to allow for routine summer cleaning and site improvements.

FAQ

Q1. What is the core vision of David Fairchild Elementary School?

Ans. The school aims to provide relevant learning experiences that enable all students to achieve their full civic and academic potential.

Q2. Does David Fairchild Elementary School have a specific focus on minority enrollment?

Ans. The school has a minority enrollment of 81%, reflecting the diverse community it serves in Miami.

Q3. Who is the current principal leading David Fairchild Elementary School?

Ans. Ms. Lucy Amengual serves as the principal, focusing on excellence, equity, and student-centered learning.

Q4. Does the school offer any unique approach to early childhood homework?

Ans. The school emphasizes learning through play for younger students rather than traditional heavy worksheet assignments.

Q5. How many full-time teachers are employed at David Fairchild Elementary School?

Ans. The school employs 30 equivalent full-time teachers to support its student population of 478.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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