- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florida City, FL
Florida City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florida City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000421
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida City Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Florida City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida City Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida City Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Florida City Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120039000421 · Florida City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Florida City Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida City 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 535
Florida City Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Florida City Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida City Elementary School compares
Florida City Elementary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 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 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Florida City Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Florida City 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 | 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 Florida City 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florida City Elementary School
How many students attend Florida City Elementary School?
Florida City Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florida City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida City Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Florida City Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Florida City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florida City Elementary School is African American at 51.2% of enrollment, in Florida City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida City Elementary School?
Florida City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Florida City Elementary School rank among public schools in Florida City?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida City Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florida City on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Florida City 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.