Enrollment
55
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Somerset Academy Continental
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Continental, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008907Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Continental earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #41 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Continental has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Continental ranks #41 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Continental compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Continental
Somerset Academy Continental is a small charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 54% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Somerset Academy Continental.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Academy Continental compares
Somerset Academy Continental on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.9, Somerset Academy Continental is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Somerset Academy Continental.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Somerset Academy Continental Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Continental's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~55 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Continental
How many students attend Somerset Academy Continental?
Somerset Academy Continental has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Continental?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Continental is 27.5:1, which is 54% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Continental?
42.1% of students at Somerset Academy Continental are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Continental?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Continental is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Continental?
Somerset Academy Continental has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Somerset Academy Continental rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Continental ranks #41 of 42 elementary 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 elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Continental a good school?
Somerset Academy Continental earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Continental, 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.
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