- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002814
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #38 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center ranks #38 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120039002814 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 3.9:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 97
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
97 students
What this shows Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center compares
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 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 54.6%
African American 38.1%
White 7.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
How many students attend Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has 97 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is 3.9:1, which is 78% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% 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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
67.0% of students at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center ranks #38 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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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.