- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Academir Charter School Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Academir Charter School Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008518Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academir Charter School Preparatory earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #32 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Academir Charter School Preparatory has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academir Charter School Preparatory ranks #32 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Academir Charter School Preparatory held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120039008518 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,172 enr · 20.2:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Academir Charter School Preparatory held near 1,148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academir Charter School Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,172
Academir Charter School Preparatory
1,172 students
What this shows Academir Charter School Preparatory reports 1,172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academir Charter School Preparatory compares
Academir Charter School Preparatory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,172
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
African American 1.5%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Academir Charter School Preparatory is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academir Charter School Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academir Charter School Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academir Charter School Preparatory
How many students attend Academir Charter School Preparatory?
Academir Charter School Preparatory has 1,172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academir Charter School Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Academir Charter School Preparatory is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academir Charter School Preparatory?
70.6% of students at Academir Charter School Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academir Charter School Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Academir Charter School Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academir Charter School Preparatory?
Academir Charter School Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academir Charter School Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Academir Charter School Preparatory ranks #32 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Academir Charter School Preparatory, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.