- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Miami, FL
Natural Bridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Natural Bridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000472
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natural Bridge Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Natural Bridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natural Bridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Natural Bridge Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120039000472 · North Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 11.6:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Natural Bridge Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Natural Bridge 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 349
Natural Bridge Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Natural Bridge Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natural Bridge Elementary School compares
Natural Bridge 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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 349 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
African American 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Natural Bridge Elementary School 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 Natural Bridge Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natural Bridge 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natural Bridge Elementary School
How many students attend Natural Bridge Elementary School?
Natural Bridge Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natural Bridge Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% 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 Natural Bridge Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Natural Bridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natural Bridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Natural Bridge Elementary School is African American at 77.1% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natural Bridge Elementary School?
Natural Bridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Natural Bridge Elementary School rank among schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Natural Bridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Natural Bridge 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.