- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
South Miami Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Miami Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000519
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Miami Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #95 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Miami Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Miami Heights Elementary ranks #95 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
South Miami Heights Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120039000519 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 15.6:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Miami Heights Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Miami Heights Elementary 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 436
South Miami Heights Elementary
436 students
What this shows South Miami Heights Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Miami Heights Elementary compares
South Miami Heights Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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 436 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
African American 12.8%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, South Miami Heights Elementary 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 South Miami Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Miami Heights Elementary'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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Miami Heights Elementary
How many students attend South Miami Heights Elementary?
South Miami Heights Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Miami Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Miami Heights Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Miami Heights Elementary?
69.5% of students at South Miami Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Miami Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Miami Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Miami Heights Elementary?
South Miami Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 South Miami Heights Elementary rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, South Miami Heights Elementary ranks #95 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides South Miami Heights Elementary, 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.