- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hialeah, FL
Mater Gardens Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mater Gardens Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039006019Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Gardens Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 803
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Gardens Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mater Gardens Academy held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120039006019 · Hialeah, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
803 enr · 13.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Gardens Academy held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Gardens Academy 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 803
Mater Gardens Academy
803 students
What this shows Mater Gardens Academy reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Gardens Academy compares
Mater Gardens Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 803 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 95.9%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Mater Gardens Academy 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 Gardens Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Gardens Academy'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.
Frequently asked questions about Mater Gardens Academy
How many students attend Mater Gardens Academy?
Mater Gardens Academy has 803 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Gardens Academy?
13.6% of students at Mater Gardens Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Gardens Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mater Gardens Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Gardens Academy?
Mater Gardens Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mater Gardens Academy rank among elementary schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Gardens Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Gardens Academy, 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.