- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007602
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks #17 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center held near 1,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120039007602 · Homestead, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 15.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center held near 1,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning 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 1,165
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
1,165 students
What this shows Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center compares
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 57 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 44.6%
White 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning 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 (~1,165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
How many students attend Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,355 (2022-23) → 1,315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
70.5% of students at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks #17 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning 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.