- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Gardens, FL
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Hawkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000475
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Hawkins Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120039000475 · Miami Gardens, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Barbara Hawkins 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 227
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
227 students
What this shows Barbara Hawkins Elementary School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Hawkins Elementary School compares
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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 227 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 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Barbara Hawkins 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 Barbara Hawkins 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Hawkins 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
How many students attend Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
77.6% of students at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Barbara Hawkins Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Hawkins Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Barbara Hawkins 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.