- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
John I. Smith K-8 Center shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-135 students YoY 120039003048 · Doral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 13.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
John I. Smith K-8 Center shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
John I. Smith K-8 Center 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 785
John I. Smith K-8 Center
785 students
What this shows John I. Smith K-8 Center reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How John I. Smith K-8 Center compares
John I. Smith K-8 Center is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~785 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), down 135.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.