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Miami Heights Elementary School

17661 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177 · (305)238-3602

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
644
FTE teachers
39
Student/teacher
16.5:1
District
Miami-Dade

About this school

Miami Heights Elementary School is a elementary school located in Miami, FL, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 644 students. Operated by Miami-Dade, the campus sits about 16.0 miles from The Miami's newsroom and is part of The Miami's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16.5:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for FL public schools.

Miami Heights Elementary School 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, Miami Heights Elementary School is one of the campuses The Miami regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Miami Heights Elementary School? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Miami Heights Elementary School". 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 Miami Heights Elementary School located?
Miami Heights Elementary School is located at 17661 Sw 117th Ave in Miami, FL 33177.
What grades does Miami Heights Elementary School serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Miami Heights Elementary School?
Approximately 644 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Miami Heights Elementary School?
Miami Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade (NCES LEA ID: 1200390).
Is Miami Heights Elementary School a charter or magnet school?
Miami Heights Elementary School 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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