Summary and Overall Rating

Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is a public school located in Homestead, Florida, serving students from PreK through Fifth Grade. The school enrolls approximately 538 students, with a student-teacher ratio of about 17 to 1. Academic performance is below state averages, with around 57 percent proficiency in math and 42 percent proficiency in reading.

District guidelines require staff to respect student chosen names and pronouns beginning in early grades. Parents are not provided an option to opt out of these practices.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with rates reaching 39.2 percent in the 2022–2023 school year, higher than the state average. The school continues to focus on attendance engagement efforts. From a traditional or faith-based perspective, the school earns a rating of 5 out of 10, reflecting academic challenges, attendance issues, and limited data on identity policies.