- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8
Federal NCES profile for Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007533
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,729
- students enrolled
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-495 students YoY
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 shrank from 2,231 students in 2022-23 to 1,736 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-495 students YoY 120039007533 · Sunny Isles Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,729 enr · 17:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 shrank from 2,231 students in 2022-23 to 1,736 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 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
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8
1,729 students
What this shows Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 reports 1,729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 compares
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,729 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,729
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 576 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. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 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 Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher 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 Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8'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 (~1,729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8
How many students attend Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 has 1,729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,231 (2022-23) → 1,736 (2023-24), down 495.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
27.9% of students at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
The largest demographic group at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Sunny Isles Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8, 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.