- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy (Miami Beach), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007922Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #28 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) ranks #28 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120039007922 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
586 enr · 17.2:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) 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 586
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
586 students
What this shows Mater Academy (Miami Beach) reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy (Miami Beach) compares
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
White 16.4%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) 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 Mater Academy (Miami Beach) 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy (Miami Beach)'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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
How many students attend Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
58.8% of students at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mater Academy (Miami Beach) rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) ranks #28 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 (Miami Beach), 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.