Enrollment
476
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Miami Beach, FL
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm
Federal NCES profile for Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000508
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in North Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm ranks #2 of 5 schools in North Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Miami Beach, Florida, enrolling 476 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 775 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm.
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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm compares
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 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.
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
African American 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm.
$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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm'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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm
How many students attend Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm?
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Miami Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm?
The student-teacher ratio at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm?
72.0% of students at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm?
The largest demographic group at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in North Miami Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm?
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm rank among schools in North Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm ranks #2 of 5 schools in North Miami Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Miami Beach on the city page.
Is Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm a good school?
Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm, 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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