- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homestead, FL
South Prep Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Prep Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008967Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Prep Scholars Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Prep Scholars Academy ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
South Prep Scholars Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120039008967 · Homestead, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 51.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Prep Scholars Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Prep Scholars 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 138
South Prep Scholars Academy
138 students
What this shows South Prep Scholars Academy reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Prep Scholars Academy compares
South Prep Scholars Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
18.8%
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
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 94.2%
African American 4.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, South Prep Scholars Academy 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 Prep Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Prep Scholars 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 South Prep Scholars Academy
How many students attend South Prep Scholars Academy?
South Prep Scholars Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), up 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Prep Scholars Academy?
51.6% of students at South Prep Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Prep Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Prep Scholars Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Prep Scholars Academy?
South Prep Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Prep Scholars Academy rank among elementary schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, South Prep Scholars Academy ranks #4 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 South Prep Scholars 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.