Enrollment
551
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120039007466 Charter school
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) — Homestead, FL
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) reports 551 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Florida average and 40% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 551 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Miami-Dade spends $13,577 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.3% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 63% in Florida — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 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.
Overview
Enrollment 551 Top 45% in Florida — larger than 55% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.5% +39% vs state
NCES ID 120039007466
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 5.8%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 551:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead).
$13,577
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
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South Dade Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 18:1 students per teacher
The Charter School at Waterstone
Standard public school
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Somerset Oaks Academy
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Somerset Academy Silver Palms at Princeton
Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) has 551 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HOMESTEAD, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
72.5% of students at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOMESTEAD, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.