Enrollment
236
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Academy Kiwanis compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Academy Kiwanis
Mater Academy Kiwanis is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 33% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.4% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
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 Kiwanis.
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 Kiwanis compares
Mater Academy Kiwanis on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Mater Academy Kiwanis.
$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 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
- 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 (~236 students)
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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.
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.
Is Mater Academy Kiwanis a good school?
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. 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 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.
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