- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opa Locka, FL
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008423Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 317
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
317 on latest CCD 120039008423 · Opa Locka, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
317 enr · 82.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Resource Investment Index #12 of 13 public schools in Opa Locka. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beacon College Preparatory 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 317
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School compares
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon College Preparatory 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 elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School
How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School?
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opa Locka, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School?
82.3% of students at Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School?
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School rank among public schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Beacon College Preparatory 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.