- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Gardens, FL
Lake Stevens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Stevens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000447
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Stevens Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Stevens Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lake Stevens Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120039000447 · Miami Gardens, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 17:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Lake Stevens Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Stevens 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 255
Lake Stevens Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Lake Stevens Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Stevens Elementary School compares
Lake Stevens 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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 255 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 44.7%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Lake Stevens Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Stevens Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Stevens Elementary School?
Lake Stevens Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Lake Stevens Elementary School?
71.7% of students at Lake Stevens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Stevens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Stevens Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Stevens Elementary School?
Lake Stevens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Lake Stevens Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Lake Stevens 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.