- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Biscayne Beach Elementary School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120039000376 · Miami Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Biscayne Beach Elementary School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Biscayne Beach 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 525
Biscayne Beach Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Biscayne Beach Elementary School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biscayne Beach Elementary School compares
Biscayne Beach 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 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~525 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.