Enrollment
1,316
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008741Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #28 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade ranks #28 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 1,316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 48% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.6% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,316 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade.
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 Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade compares
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 97% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,316 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,316
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 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.
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 96.4%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade.
$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 Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade'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 elementary 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 (~1,316 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade
How many students attend Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade?
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade has 1,316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade?
1.6% of students at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade?
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade ranks #28 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.
Is Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade a good school?
Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. 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 Bridgeprep Academy of Miami Dade, 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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