- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003697
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #43 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy ranks #43 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 120039003697 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 20.3:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy 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 812
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
812 students
What this shows Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy compares
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 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 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy 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 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy 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 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy'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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
How many students attend Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy?
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy has 812 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy?
68.8% of students at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy?
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy ranks #43 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy, 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.