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Kenwood K-8 Center

9300 Sw 79th Ave, Miami, FL 33156 · (305)271-5061

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–8
Enrollment
844
FTE teachers
57
Student/teacher
14.8:1
District
Miami-Dade

About this school

Kenwood K-8 Center is a elementary school located in Miami, FL, serving grades -1–8 and approximately 844 students. Operated by Miami-Dade, the campus sits about 9.8 miles from The Miami's newsroom and is part of The Miami's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.8:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for FL public schools.

Kenwood K-8 Center is a traditional zoned public school within Miami-Dade, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for FDOE are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Miami publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Miami considering elementary placement, Kenwood K-8 Center is one of the campuses The Miami regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Kenwood K-8 Center? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Kenwood K-8 Center". For more education coverage, see themiami.org/schools or browse The Miami's latest reporting at themiami.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kenwood K-8 Center located?
Kenwood K-8 Center is located at 9300 Sw 79th Ave in Miami, FL 33156.
What grades does Kenwood K-8 Center serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 8 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Kenwood K-8 Center?
Approximately 844 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Kenwood K-8 Center?
Kenwood K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade (NCES LEA ID: 1200390).
Is Kenwood K-8 Center a charter or magnet school?
Kenwood K-8 Center is a traditional zoned public school within Miami-Dade.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Miami from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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