Enrollment
1,131
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120039000367
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education — Homestead, FL
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 53/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 88
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Air Base K-8 Center for International Education compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education reports 1,131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Florida average and 24% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 377 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Miami-Dade spends $13,577 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.3% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Air Base K-8 Center for International Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,131 Top 85% in Florida — larger than 15% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.6% -24% vs state
NCES ID 120039000367
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 377:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Air Base K-8 Center for International Education.
$13,577
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
Similar other schools in Homestead
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Standard public school
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Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Standard public school
1,159 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Leisure City K-8 Center
Standard public school
1,059 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Redland Elementary School
Standard public school
974 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Homestead K-8 Center
Standard public school
864 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Campbell Drive K-8 Center
Standard public school
844 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in HOMESTEAD, FL.
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 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.