Enrollment
1,196
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hialeah, FL
Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Miami Lakes K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000463
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Lakes K-8 Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #17 of 25
- schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Lakes K-8 Center has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Lakes K-8 Center ranks #17 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Lakes K-8 Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Miami Lakes K-8 Center is a large combined-grade school in Hialeah, Florida, enrolling 1,196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,196 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 603 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #230.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center.
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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center compares
Miami Lakes K-8 Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,196
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 598 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.
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 92.6%
African American 4.0%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Miami Lakes K-8 Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Miami Lakes K-8 Center.
$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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center 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 | 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Lakes K-8 Center'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 other 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 (~1,196 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Lakes K-8 Center
How many students attend Miami Lakes K-8 Center?
Miami Lakes K-8 Center has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hialeah, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes K-8 Center is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Lakes K-8 Center?
44.0% of students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Lakes K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Miami Lakes K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Lakes K-8 Center?
Miami Lakes K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Lakes K-8 Center rank among schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Lakes K-8 Center ranks #17 of 25 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 schools in Hialeah on the city page.
Is Miami Lakes K-8 Center a good school?
Miami Lakes K-8 Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center, 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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