- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opa Locka, FL
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000486
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120039000486 · Opa Locka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Robert B. Ingram 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 232
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School compares
Dr. Robert B. Ingram 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 116 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
African American 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Dr. Robert B. Ingram 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. Robert B. Ingram 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Robert B. Ingram 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School?
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opa Locka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School?
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School rank among schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Dr. Robert B. Ingram 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.