Enrollment
224
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Somerset Academy Kendall
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Kendall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Kendall earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #17 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Kendall has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Kendall ranks #17 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Kendall compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Kendall
Somerset Academy Kendall is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 224 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Kendall.
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 Kendall compares
Somerset Academy Kendall on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 1.3% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
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
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
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.
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 90.6%
White 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Somerset Academy Kendall is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Somerset Academy Kendall.
$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 Kendall 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 Kendall'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 (~224 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Kendall
How many students attend Somerset Academy Kendall?
Somerset Academy Kendall has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Kendall?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Kendall 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 Kendall?
1.3% of students at Somerset Academy Kendall are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Kendall?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Kendall is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Kendall?
Somerset Academy Kendall has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Kendall rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Kendall ranks #17 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 Kendall a good school?
Somerset Academy Kendall earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. 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 Kendall, 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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