- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039007487Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Arts Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 413
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Arts Academy ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Somerset Arts Academy held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039007487 · Homestead, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
413 enr · 63.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Arts Academy held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Arts 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 413
Somerset Arts Academy
413 students
What this shows Somerset Arts Academy reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Arts Academy compares
Somerset Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.5%
White 9.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Somerset Arts Academy 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 Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Arts 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.
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Arts Academy
How many students attend Somerset Arts Academy?
Somerset Arts Academy has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Arts Academy?
63.0% of students at Somerset Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Arts Academy?
Somerset Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Arts Academy ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Arts 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.