- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000495
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #66 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School ranks #66 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120039000495 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kelsey L. Pharr 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 294
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School compares
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 33.0%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Kelsey L. Pharr 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 Kelsey L. Pharr 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 Kelsey L. Pharr 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
How many students attend Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School ranks #66 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 Kelsey L. Pharr 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.