Enrollment
77
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008119
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 77:1
- large classes for Florida
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South ranks #19 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
77:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+333% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Homestead, Florida, enrolling 77 students.
Class loads run heavy: 77:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 333% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.9% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 45/100).
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 Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South.
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 Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South compares
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 77:1 | ▲ 333% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 84% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
77:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
77:1
students per teacher
- 333% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
African American 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South.
$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 Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South'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 (~77 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South
How many students attend Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South?
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South is 77:1, which is 333% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 390% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South?
95.9% of students at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South?
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South ranks #19 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
Is Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South a good school?
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South, 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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