- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Somerset Academy Kendall held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120039008727 · Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
224 enr · 17.2:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Kendall held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Kendall 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 224
Somerset Academy Kendall
224 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Kendall reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Kendall compares
Somerset Academy Kendall 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 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 (~224 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.