Enrollment
295
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Florida Autism Charter School Inc compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hialeah, Florida, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc.
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 South Florida Autism Charter School Inc compares
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes South Florida Autism Charter School Inc.
$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 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
- 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 other 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 (~295 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Florida Autism Charter School Inc a good school?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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