Enrollment
917
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cutler Bay, FL
Mater Academy Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008524Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Bay Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Cutler Bay · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 76.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039008524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
76.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+329% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Academy Bay Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Academy Bay Elementary
Mater Academy Bay Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cutler Bay, Florida, enrolling 917 students.
Class loads run heavy: 76.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 329% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 790 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Mater Academy Bay Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mater Academy Bay Elementary compares
Mater Academy Bay Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 76.4:1 | ▲ 329% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
76.4:1
students per teacher
- 329% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
African American 4.7%
White 4.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Mater Academy Bay Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Mater Academy Bay Elementary.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mater Academy Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~917 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Bay Elementary
How many students attend Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
Mater Academy Bay Elementary has 917 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Elementary is 76.4:1, which is 329% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 387% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
43.9% of students at Mater Academy Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Bay Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
Mater Academy Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mater Academy Bay Elementary rank among public schools in Cutler Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cutler Bay on the city page.
Is Mater Academy Bay Elementary a good school?
Mater Academy Bay Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy Bay 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.
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