Enrollment
812
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 812 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 890 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.9% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 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 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy.
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 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy compares
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy.
$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 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
- 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 (~812 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy a good school?
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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