- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Early Beginnings Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early Beginnings Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039005477Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Beginnings Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #156 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Beginnings Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Beginnings Academy ranks #156 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Early Beginnings Academy held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120039005477 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
98 enr · 12.3:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Early Beginnings Academy held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Early Beginnings Academy 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 98
Early Beginnings Academy
98 students
What this shows Early Beginnings Academy reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Beginnings Academy compares
Early Beginnings Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.0%
African American 41.8%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Early Beginnings Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Beginnings Academy 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 | Higher 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 Early Beginnings Academy'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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Beginnings Academy
How many students attend Early Beginnings Academy?
Early Beginnings Academy has 98 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Beginnings Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Beginnings Academy is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Early Beginnings Academy?
3.6% of students at Early Beginnings Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Beginnings Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early Beginnings Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Beginnings Academy?
Early Beginnings Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Beginnings Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Beginnings Academy ranks #156 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 Early Beginnings Academy, 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.