Enrollment
785
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doral, FL
John I. Smith K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for John I. Smith K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003048
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John I. Smith K-8 Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John I. Smith K-8 Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks #5 of 7 schools in Doral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John I. Smith K-8 Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at John I. Smith K-8 Center
John I. Smith K-8 Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Doral, Florida, enrolling 785 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 785 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 571 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 785 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 9 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center.
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 John I. Smith K-8 Center compares
John I. Smith K-8 Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$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 785 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 9 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 89.8%
White 4.8%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, John I. Smith K-8 Center 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center.
$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 John I. Smith K-8 Center 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 | Similar 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center'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 (~785 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John I. Smith K-8 Center
How many students attend John I. Smith K-8 Center?
John I. Smith K-8 Center has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John I. Smith K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at John I. Smith K-8 Center is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center?
28.0% of students at John I. Smith K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John I. Smith K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at John I. Smith K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John I. Smith K-8 Center?
John I. Smith K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center rank among schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks #5 of 7 schools in Doral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Doral on the city page.
Is John I. Smith K-8 Center a good school?
John I. Smith K-8 Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center, 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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