- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Olympia Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olympia Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000485
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympia Heights Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #31 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympia Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia Heights Elementary School ranks #31 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Olympia Heights Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120039000485 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 14.5:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Olympia Heights Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Olympia Heights 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 318
Olympia Heights Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Olympia Heights Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympia Heights Elementary School compares
Olympia Heights 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 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 97.5%
African American 1.6%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Olympia Heights 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 Olympia Heights 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 Olympia Heights 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympia Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Olympia Heights Elementary School?
Olympia Heights Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympia Heights Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Olympia Heights Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Olympia Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympia Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olympia Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympia Heights Elementary School?
Olympia Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Olympia Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia Heights Elementary School ranks #31 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 Olympia Heights 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.