- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opa Locka, FL
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000500
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Park Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Rainbow Park Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120039000500 · Opa Locka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Rainbow Park Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Park 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 172
Rainbow Park Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Rainbow Park Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Park Elementary School compares
Rainbow Park Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.4%
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 172 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Rainbow Park 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 Rainbow Park 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Park 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Park Elementary School
How many students attend Rainbow Park Elementary School?
Rainbow Park Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opa Locka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Park Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Rainbow Park Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Rainbow Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Park Elementary School is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Park Elementary School?
Rainbow Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rainbow Park Elementary School rank among schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Rainbow Park 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.