- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000368
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #71 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary ranks #71 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120039000368 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary 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 353
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary
353 students
What this shows Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary compares
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 177 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 49.6%
African American 48.4%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary'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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary
How many students attend Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary?
74.7% of students at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary ranks #71 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary, 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.