- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
Federal NCES profile for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002733
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #66 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem ranks #66 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 120039002733 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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 554
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
554 students
What this shows Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem compares
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 554 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 96.8%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem'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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
How many students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
51.4% of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
The largest demographic group at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem, 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.