- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Gardens, FL
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000515
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+35.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 120039000515 · Miami Gardens, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 22.4:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+35.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway 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 336
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School compares
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 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 52.4%
African American 47.0%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School is about as mixed as 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. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School?
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School?
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway 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.