- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doral, FL
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007520
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center ranks #3 of 7 schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center shrank from 792 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 120039007520 · Doral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 11.9:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center shrank from 792 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center 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 584
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
584 students
What this shows Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center compares
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
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 292 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. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center 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. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center'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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
How many students attend Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center?
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center?
26.0% of students at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center?
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center rank among schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center ranks #3 of 7 schools in Doral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, 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.