- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120039000494 · Palmetto Bay, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.9:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts 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 513
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
513 students
What this shows Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts compares
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~513 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.