- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039006302
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #87 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School ranks #87 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120039006302 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 15.6:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Norma Butler Bossard 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 996
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
996 students
What this shows Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School compares
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Norma Butler Bossard 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 Norma Butler Bossard 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 | 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 Norma Butler Bossard 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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
How many students attend Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School ranks #87 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Norma Butler Bossard 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.