- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami Gardens, FL
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Federal NCES profile for North Dade Center for Modern Languages, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039002713
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dade Center for Modern Languages earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 18
- public schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dade Center for Modern Languages has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dade Center for Modern Languages ranks #3 of 18 public schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039002713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
North Dade Center for Modern Languages held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120039002713 · Miami Gardens, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.7:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Dade Center for Modern Languages held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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 315
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
315 students
What this shows North Dade Center for Modern Languages reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dade Center for Modern Languages compares
North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 315 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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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 North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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 North Dade Center for Modern Languages'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 elementary 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dade Center for Modern Languages
How many students attend North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dade Center for Modern Languages is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
52.0% of students at North Dade Center for Modern Languages are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
The largest demographic group at North Dade Center for Modern Languages is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 North Dade Center for Modern Languages rank among public schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dade Center for Modern Languages ranks #3 of 18 public schools in Miami Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Miami Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North Dade Center for Modern Languages, 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.