- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008502Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #13 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset ranks #13 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120039008502 · Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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 350
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
350 students
What this shows Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset compares
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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 Preparatory Academy Sunset Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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 Preparatory Academy Sunset'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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% lower 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 Preparatory Academy Sunset?
33.0% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset ranks #13 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 Preparatory Academy Sunset, 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.