- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cutler Bay, FL
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003049
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Cutler Bay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cutler Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039003049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 120039003049 · Cutler Bay, FL Other · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 18.7:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Edward L. Whigham 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 731
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
731 students
What this shows Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School compares
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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.
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 731 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 77.2%
African American 15.6%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Dr. Edward L. Whigham 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 Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School 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. Edward L. Whigham 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cutler Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School rank among schools in Cutler Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cutler Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cutler Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Dr. Edward L. Whigham 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.