- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Ben Gamla Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Gamla Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007271Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Gamla Charter School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks #3 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ben Gamla Charter School shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120039007271 · Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
165 enr · 5.7% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Ben Gamla Charter School shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ben Gamla Charter 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 165
Ben Gamla Charter School
165 students
What this shows Ben Gamla Charter School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Gamla Charter School compares
Ben Gamla Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 89% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 83 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 84.2%
White 12.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Ben Gamla Charter 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 Ben Gamla Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Gamla Charter 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 Ben Gamla Charter School
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Gamla Charter School?
5.7% of students at Ben Gamla Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Gamla Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Gamla Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Gamla Charter School?
Ben Gamla Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher 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 Ben Gamla Charter School rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Gamla Charter School ranks #3 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Ben Gamla Charter 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.