- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hialeah, FL
Imater Academy
Federal NCES profile for Imater Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008272Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imater Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 590
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Imater Academy held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120039008272 · Hialeah, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
590 enr · 79.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Imater Academy held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imater 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 590
Imater Academy
590 students
What this shows Imater Academy reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imater Academy compares
Imater Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
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.
Engagement
21.5%
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Imater 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 Imater Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Imater 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 elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Imater Academy
How many students attend Imater Academy?
Imater Academy has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imater Academy?
79.5% of students at Imater Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imater Academy?
The largest demographic group at Imater Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imater Academy?
Imater Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imater Academy rank among elementary schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Imater 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.