- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opa Locka, FL
Golden Glades Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Glades Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000426
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Glades Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Glades Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Glades Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Golden Glades Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120039000426 · Opa Locka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 16.2:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Golden Glades Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Golden Glades 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 210
Golden Glades Elementary School
210 students
What this shows Golden Glades Elementary School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Glades Elementary School compares
Golden Glades 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Golden Glades Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Golden Glades 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 | Lower 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 Golden Glades 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Glades Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Glades Elementary School?
Golden Glades Elementary School has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opa Locka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Glades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Glades Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Golden Glades Elementary School?
79.6% of students at Golden Glades Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Glades Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Glades Elementary School is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Glades Elementary School?
Golden Glades Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Golden Glades Elementary School rank among schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Glades Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Golden Glades 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.