First United Methodist Christian School
Methodist school · Grades K–8
Homestead, FL
622A N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Homestead
- Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 74% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Homestead since at least 2011
In Homestead, Florida, First United Methodist Christian School is a Methodist private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 224 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 74% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 187 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 224
- Teachers
- 34 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 125 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 187 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Classical Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First United Methodist Christian School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First United Methodist Christian School
What grades does First United Methodist Christian School serve?
First United Methodist Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend First United Methodist Christian School?
About 224 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First United Methodist Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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