- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Claude Pepper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Claude Pepper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002806
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claude Pepper Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #48 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Claude Pepper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Pepper Elementary School ranks #48 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Claude Pepper Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120039002806 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.6:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Claude Pepper Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Claude Pepper 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 417
Claude Pepper Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Claude Pepper Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claude Pepper Elementary School compares
Claude Pepper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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 417 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Claude Pepper 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 Claude Pepper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claude Pepper 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claude Pepper Elementary School
How many students attend Claude Pepper Elementary School?
Claude Pepper Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claude Pepper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claude Pepper Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% 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 Claude Pepper Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Claude Pepper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claude Pepper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Claude Pepper Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claude Pepper Elementary School?
Claude Pepper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Claude Pepper Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Pepper Elementary School ranks #48 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Claude Pepper 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.