- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coral Gables, FL
Ponce De Leon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ponce De Leon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039000577
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponce De Leon Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Coral Gables · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponce De Leon Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Ponce De Leon Middle School shrank from 888 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 120039000577 · Coral Gables, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 15.9:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Ponce De Leon Middle School shrank from 888 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ponce De Leon Middle 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 778
Ponce De Leon Middle School
778 students
What this shows Ponce De Leon Middle School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponce De Leon Middle School compares
Ponce De Leon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
African American 6.6%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Ponce De Leon Middle 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 Ponce De Leon Middle 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponce De Leon Middle 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 middle 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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponce De Leon Middle School
How many students attend Ponce De Leon Middle School?
Ponce De Leon Middle School has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coral Gables, FL. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), down 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponce De Leon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponce De Leon Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Ponce De Leon Middle School?
55.2% of students at Ponce De Leon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponce De Leon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ponce De Leon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Coral Gables, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponce De Leon Middle School?
Ponce De Leon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ponce De Leon Middle School rank among public schools in Coral Gables?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, 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 Coral Gables on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Ponce De Leon Middle 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.