- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Miami, FL
North Miami Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Miami Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000479
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Miami Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Miami Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
North Miami Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120039000479 · North Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Miami Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Miami 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 430
North Miami Elementary School
430 students
What this shows North Miami Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Miami Elementary School compares
North Miami 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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 430 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, North Miami 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 North Miami 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 North Miami 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Miami Elementary School
How many students attend North Miami Elementary School?
North Miami Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Miami Elementary School?
67.1% of students at North Miami Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Miami Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Miami Elementary School is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Miami Elementary School?
North Miami Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Miami Elementary School rank among schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Elementary School ranks #5 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 North Miami 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.