- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cutler Bay, FL
Gulfstream Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulfstream Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000431
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulfstream Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Cutler Bay · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulfstream Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfstream Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cutler Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gulfstream Elementary School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120039000431 · Cutler Bay, FL Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 10.1:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Gulfstream Elementary School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulfstream 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 544
Gulfstream Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Gulfstream Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulfstream Elementary School compares
Gulfstream 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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 544 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 22.8%
White 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Gulfstream 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 Gulfstream 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulfstream 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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gulfstream Elementary School
How many students attend Gulfstream Elementary School?
Gulfstream Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cutler Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfstream Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfstream Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% 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 Gulfstream Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Gulfstream Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulfstream Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulfstream Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulfstream Elementary School?
Gulfstream Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Gulfstream Elementary School rank among schools in Cutler Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfstream Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cutler Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cutler Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Gulfstream 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.