- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education
Federal NCES profile for Air Base K-8 Center for International Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000367
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Air Base K-8 Center for International Education ranks #3 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120039000367 · Homestead, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,131 enr · 18.2:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education 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 1,131
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education
1,131 students
What this shows Air Base K-8 Center for International Education reports 1,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Air Base K-8 Center for International Education compares
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,131
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 377 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 69.1%
African American 19.5%
White 7.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Air Base K-8 Center for International Education 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 Air Base K-8 Center for International Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 Air Base K-8 Center for International Education'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 (~1,131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Air Base K-8 Center for International Education
How many students attend Air Base K-8 Center for International Education?
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education has 1,131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education?
39.6% of students at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Air Base K-8 Center for International Education?
The largest demographic group at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Air Base K-8 Center for International Education?
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Air Base K-8 Center for International Education rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Air Base K-8 Center for International Education ranks #3 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Air Base K-8 Center for International Education, 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.