- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Somerset Academy
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039003971Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #28 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy ranks #28 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Somerset Academy held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120039003971 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
805 enr · 20.1:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy 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 805
Somerset Academy
805 students
What this shows Somerset Academy reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy compares
Somerset Academy 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 95.9%
Asian 1.9%
White 1.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Somerset Academy is less 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 Somerset Academy 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'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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy
How many students attend Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has 805 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy?
63.6% of students at Somerset Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy ranks #28 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.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy, 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.