Enrollment
861
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doral, FL
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003693
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center ranks #1 of 7 schools in Doral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Doral, Florida, enrolling 861 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is leaner than roughly 86% of Florida schools and 29% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 861 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center compares
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
White 3.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eugenia B. Thomas 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 Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~861 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
How many students attend Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center has 861 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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 Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
29.1% of students at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center rank among schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center ranks #1 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.
Is Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center a good school?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Eugenia B. Thomas 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.
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