- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opa Locka, FL
Crestview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000402
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Crestview Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120039000402 · Opa Locka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 15.5:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Crestview Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crestview 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 264
Crestview Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Crestview Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview Elementary School compares
Crestview Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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 264 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Crestview 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 Crestview 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 | 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 Crestview 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview Elementary School
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opa Locka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Crestview Elementary School?
71.7% of students at Crestview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Elementary School is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crestview Elementary School rank among schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Crestview 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.