- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039010618
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks #2 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120039010618 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 2.7:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center 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 27
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
27 students
What this shows Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center compares
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is a growing 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 | 2.7:1 | ▼ 85% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 27 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 66.7%
African American 25.9%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is less mixed than 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 Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center 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 Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center'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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
How many students attend Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is 2.7:1, which is 85% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 83% 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 Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
72.4% of students at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks #2 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 Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center, 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.