- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Avocado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avocado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000371
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avocado Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Avocado Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avocado Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Avocado Elementary School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 120039000371 · Homestead, FL Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.5:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Avocado Elementary School grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avocado Elementary School 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 669
Avocado Elementary School
669 students
What this shows Avocado Elementary School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avocado Elementary School compares
Avocado Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 14.9%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Avocado Elementary School 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 Avocado Elementary School 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 Avocado Elementary School'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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avocado Elementary School
How many students attend Avocado Elementary School?
Avocado Elementary School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avocado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avocado Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower 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 Avocado Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Avocado Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avocado Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avocado Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avocado Elementary School?
Avocado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Avocado Elementary School rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Avocado Elementary School ranks #8 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 Avocado Elementary School, 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.