- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039006617
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #71 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School ranks #71 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120039006617 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 14.7:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro 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 530
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School compares
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 530 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 93.8%
Asian 3.2%
White 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro 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. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School ranks #71 of 161 schools in Miami, 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro 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.