- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007466Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120039007466 · Homestead, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
551 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) 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 551
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)
551 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) compares
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) 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 Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) 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 Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)'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 elementary 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 (~551 students)
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 an elementary school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 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% of enrollment, 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 35/100 (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 Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) rank among elementary schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) ranks #7 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead), 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.