Enrollment
171
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120039007517 Charter school
Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus — Hialeah, FL
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Florida average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 171 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 97.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Miami-Dade spends $13,577 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.3% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
97.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 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.
Overview
Enrollment 171 Top 15% in Florida — larger than 85% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.3% +37% vs state
NCES ID 120039007517
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 171:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 97.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus.
$13,577
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
Similar other schools in Hialeah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Palm Springs North Elementary School
Standard public school
1,422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Standard public school
1,196 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Spanish Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
1,138 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Marcus a. Milam K-8 Center
Standard public school
1,082 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Standard public school
1,008 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
City of Hialeah Educational Academy
Standard public school
1,002 students
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus
How many students attend Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus?
Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus has 171 students enrolled. It is a other school in HIALEAH, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus?
71.3% of students at Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in HIALEAH, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus?
Lincoln-Marti Charter School Hialeah Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.