- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000407
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #79 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks #79 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120039000407 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 19.6:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 373
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
373 students
What this shows Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center compares
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 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 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
African American 43.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center'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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
73.8% of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks #79 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, 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.