Enrollment
525
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Beach, FL
Biscayne Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Biscayne Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000376
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biscayne Beach Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Biscayne Beach Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biscayne Beach Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biscayne Beach Elementary School
Biscayne Beach Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Miami Beach, Florida, enrolling 525 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 921 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Biscayne Beach Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biscayne Beach Elementary School compares
Biscayne Beach Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
White 9.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Biscayne Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Biscayne Beach Elementary School.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Biscayne Beach 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biscayne Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Biscayne Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Biscayne Beach Elementary School?
Biscayne Beach Elementary School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biscayne Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biscayne Beach Elementary School is 15:1, which is 16% 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 Biscayne Beach Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Biscayne Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biscayne Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Biscayne Beach Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Miami Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biscayne Beach Elementary School?
Biscayne Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biscayne Beach Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Miami Beach, 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 Beach on the city page.
Is Biscayne Beach Elementary School a good school?
Biscayne Beach Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Biscayne Beach 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.
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