- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Federal NCES profile for Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000471
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks #14 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy shrank from 1,210 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 120039000471 · Homestead, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 18.7:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy shrank from 1,210 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 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 1,159
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
1,159 students
What this shows Coconut Palm K-8 Academy reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coconut Palm K-8 Academy compares
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
African American 38.0%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coconut Palm K-8 Academy'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 (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
How many students attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
71.7% of students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
The largest demographic group at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, 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.