Enrollment
1,091
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Doral, FL
Doral Academy
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039004071Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Doral Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Doral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Doral Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Doral Academy
Doral Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Doral, Florida, enrolling 1,091 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,091 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 528 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1091 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Doral Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Doral Academy compares
Doral Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 1091 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
Asian 4.9%
White 3.4%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Doral Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Doral Academy.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Doral Academy 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 Doral Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,091 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Doral Academy
How many students attend Doral Academy?
Doral Academy has 1,091 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Doral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Academy?
28.4% of students at Doral Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Academy?
The largest demographic group at Doral Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy?
Doral Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doral Academy rank among elementary schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Doral, 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 Doral on the city page.
Is Doral Academy a good school?
Doral Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Doral 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.
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