- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perrine, FL
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000469
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120039000469 · Perrine, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Robert Russa Moton 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 168
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
168 students
What this shows Robert Russa Moton Elementary School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Russa Moton Elementary School compares
Robert Russa Moton 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.5%
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 84 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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
White 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Robert Russa Moton 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 Robert Russa Moton 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 | Lower 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 Robert Russa Moton 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Russa Moton Elementary School?
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perrine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Robert Russa Moton Elementary School?
80.8% of students at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Russa Moton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School is African American at 78.0% of enrollment, in Perrine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Russa Moton Elementary School?
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Robert Russa Moton 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.