- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039003340Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #36 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks #36 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120039003340 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
521 enr · 21.7:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter 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 521
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School
521 students
What this shows Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School compares
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.1%
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 521 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 65.6%
African American 24.2%
White 5.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter 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 elementary 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School
How many students attend Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
25.2% of students at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks #36 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.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter 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.