- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039004335
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #87 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks #87 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120039004335 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15.4:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 540
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
540 students
What this shows Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary compares
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 540 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 94.1%
Asian 3.1%
White 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary'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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
60.5% of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks #87 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary, 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.