Enrollment
373
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coral Gables, FL
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for Henry S. West Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039000534
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry S. West Laboratory School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Coral Gables · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry S. West Laboratory School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry S. West Laboratory School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry S. West Laboratory School
Henry S. West Laboratory School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Coral Gables, Florida, enrolling 373 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 373 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Henry S. West Laboratory School.
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 Henry S. West Laboratory School compares
Henry S. West Laboratory School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 373 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 22.8%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Henry S. West Laboratory School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Henry S. West Laboratory School.
$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 Henry S. West Laboratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry S. West Laboratory School'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 elementary 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry S. West Laboratory School
How many students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coral Gables, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry S. West Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry S. West Laboratory School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School?
19.1% of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry S. West Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Henry S. West Laboratory School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Coral Gables, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School rank among public schools in Coral Gables?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coral Gables on the city page.
Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a good school?
Henry S. West Laboratory School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. 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 Henry S. West Laboratory 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.
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