- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
David Fairchild Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for David Fairchild Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000415
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Fairchild Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #55 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
David Fairchild Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Fairchild Elementary School ranks #55 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
David Fairchild Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120039000415 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.9:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
David Fairchild Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
David Fairchild 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 473
David Fairchild Elementary School
473 students
What this shows David Fairchild Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Fairchild Elementary School compares
David Fairchild 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 473 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 77.8%
White 18.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, David Fairchild 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 David Fairchild Elementary 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 David Fairchild 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Fairchild Elementary School
How many students attend David Fairchild Elementary School?
David Fairchild Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Fairchild Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Fairchild Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 David Fairchild Elementary School?
26.5% of students at David Fairchild Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Fairchild Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at David Fairchild Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Fairchild Elementary School?
David Fairchild Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 David Fairchild Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, David Fairchild Elementary School ranks #55 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 David Fairchild 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.