- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Miami, FL
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007511Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in South Miami · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120039007511 · South Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
491 enr · 18.2:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus 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 491
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
491 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus compares
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.2%
White 9.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus 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 Elementary School South Miami Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus'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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
17.4% of students at Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in South Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus rank among public schools in South Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus, 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.