- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Gardens, FL
Carol City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carol City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000388
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carol City Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carol City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carol City Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Carol City Elementary School grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120039000388 · Miami Gardens, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 20.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Carol City Elementary School grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Carol City 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 308
Carol City Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Carol City Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carol City Elementary School compares
Carol City Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
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.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 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
African American 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Carol City 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 Carol City 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carol City 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carol City Elementary School
How many students attend Carol City Elementary School?
Carol City Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carol City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carol City Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carol City Elementary School?
81.9% of students at Carol City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carol City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carol City Elementary School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carol City Elementary School?
Carol City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carol City Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Carol City Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Carol City 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.