Enrollment
219
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, AZ
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040503003134
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Miami, AZ.
School address
District: Miami Unified District (4211) · Arizona
NCES ID 040503003134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Miami, Arizona, enrolling 219 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Miami's public schools, it stands alongside Miami Junior Senior High School (428 students): Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Miami Unified District (4211) also operates Miami Junior Senior High School (428 students) and Lee Kornegay Intermediate School (282 students) alongside Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School.
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 Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School compares
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 54.3%
White 35.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
How Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Junior Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Kornegay Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar other schools in Miami
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School?
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Miami, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School?
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School rank among public schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Miami, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Miami on the city page.
Is Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School a good school?
Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona 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 Unified District (4211)?
Besides Dr. Charles a. Bejarano Elementary School, Miami Unified District (4211) also operates Miami Junior Senior High School (428 students) and Lee Kornegay Intermediate School (282 students). See the Miami Unified District (4211) district page for the complete list.
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