- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hialeah, FL
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007416Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120039007416 · Hialeah, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
287 enr · 16.9:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah 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 287
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah
287 students
What this shows Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah compares
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah is a growing 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah is less 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah 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 | Similar 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah'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 elementary 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah
How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah?
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah?
77.7% of students at Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah?
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah rank among elementary schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah, 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.