- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000528
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #26 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center ranks #26 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120039000528 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Francis S.Tucker 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 344
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center
344 students
What this shows Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center compares
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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 60.5%
African American 34.0%
White 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center 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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis S.Tucker 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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center
How many students attend Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center?
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center?
63.3% of students at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center?
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center ranks #26 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 Francis S.Tucker 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.