- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000454
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #105 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School ranks #105 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120039000454 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 19.1:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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 382
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School compares
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 382 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.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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 Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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 Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School
How many students attend Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School?
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School?
Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary School ranks #105 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 Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. 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.