- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Beach, FL
North Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000474
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Beach Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Beach Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Beach Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Beach Elementary School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120039000474 · Miami Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 17.1:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Beach Elementary School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Beach 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 905
North Beach Elementary School
905 students
What this shows North Beach Elementary School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Beach Elementary School compares
North Beach 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
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 453 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 47.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, North Beach 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 North Beach Elementary School 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 North Beach 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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Beach Elementary School
How many students attend North Beach Elementary School?
North Beach Elementary School has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Beach Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 North Beach Elementary School?
23.5% of students at North Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Beach Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Miami Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Beach Elementary School?
North Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North Beach Elementary School rank among schools in Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, North Beach Elementary School ranks #3 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 North Beach 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.