- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Redland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Redland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000501
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redland Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #11 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Redland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Elementary School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Redland Elementary School grew from 868 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120039000501 · Homestead, FL Other · MID · TRAD
974 enr · 19.1:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Redland Elementary School grew from 868 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Redland 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 974
Redland Elementary School
974 students
What this shows Redland Elementary School reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redland Elementary School compares
Redland Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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 974 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 88.6%
African American 8.4%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Redland 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 Redland 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 Redland 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 (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redland Elementary School
How many students attend Redland Elementary School?
Redland Elementary School has 974 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redland Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redland Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Redland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Redland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redland Elementary School?
Redland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Redland Elementary School rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Redland Elementary School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Redland 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.