- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Ada Merritt K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039004072
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ada Merritt K-8 Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #24 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ada Merritt K-8 Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks #24 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ada Merritt K-8 Center held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120039004072 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 17:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Ada Merritt K-8 Center held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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 780
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
780 students
What this shows Ada Merritt K-8 Center reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ada Merritt K-8 Center compares
Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 22.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ada Merritt K-8 Center'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 other 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ada Merritt K-8 Center
How many students attend Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
21.6% of students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Ada Merritt K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks #24 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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.