Enrollment
513
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmetto Bay, FL
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039000494
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmetto Bay · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmetto Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Palmetto Bay, Florida, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 830 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #233.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts.
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. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts compares
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 513 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.
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 61.8%
African American 30.2%
White 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts 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 | Higher 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. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts?
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmetto Bay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts?
57.1% of students at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Palmetto Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts?
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts rank among public schools in Palmetto Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmetto Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palmetto Bay on the city page.
Is Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts a good school?
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida 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-Dade?
Besides Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts, 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.
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