- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hialeah, FL
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
Federal NCES profile for South Florida Autism Charter School Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007553Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #24 of 25
- schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Florida Autism Charter School Inc ranks #24 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120039007553 · Hialeah, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
295 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc 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 295
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
295 students
What this shows South Florida Autism Charter School Inc reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Florida Autism Charter School Inc compares
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
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 70.5%
African American 20.3%
White 8.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, South Florida Autism Charter School Inc 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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc 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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc'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 other 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
How many students attend South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc has 295 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
39.9% of students at South Florida Autism Charter School Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
The largest demographic group at South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc rank among schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, South Florida Autism Charter School Inc ranks #24 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides South Florida Autism Charter School Inc, 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.