- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002808
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039002808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 120039002808 · Miami Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 15.4:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School 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 462
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School compares
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 34.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School'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 other 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School
How many students attend Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School?
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower 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 Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Miami Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School?
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Miami Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School, 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.