- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Mater Academy Kiwanis
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Kiwanis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008988Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Kiwanis earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #40 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Kiwanis has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks #40 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Mater Academy Kiwanis grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 120039008988 · Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
236 enr · 23.6:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 6
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy Kiwanis grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy Kiwanis 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 236
Mater Academy Kiwanis
236 students
What this shows Mater Academy Kiwanis reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy Kiwanis compares
Mater Academy Kiwanis is a growing 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 78% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
White 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Mater Academy Kiwanis is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Academy Kiwanis 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 | Lower 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 Mater Academy Kiwanis'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 elementary 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Kiwanis
How many students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Kiwanis?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Kiwanis is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Kiwanis?
92.4% of students at Mater Academy Kiwanis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Kiwanis?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Kiwanis is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Kiwanis?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mater Academy Kiwanis rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks #40 of 42 elementary 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 elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy Kiwanis, 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.