- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homestead, FL
The Charter School at Waterstone
Federal NCES profile for The Charter School at Waterstone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039005476Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Charter School at Waterstone 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.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Charter School at Waterstone has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Charter School at Waterstone ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
The Charter School at Waterstone held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120039005476 · Homestead, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
974 enr · 17.1:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
The Charter School at Waterstone held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Charter School at Waterstone 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 974
The Charter School at Waterstone
974 students
What this shows The Charter School at Waterstone reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Charter School at Waterstone compares
The Charter School at Waterstone 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 9.5%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, The Charter School at Waterstone 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 The Charter School at Waterstone 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Charter School at Waterstone'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 (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Charter School at Waterstone
How many students attend The Charter School at Waterstone?
The Charter School at Waterstone has 974 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Charter School at Waterstone?
The student-teacher ratio at The Charter School at Waterstone is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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 The Charter School at Waterstone?
59.7% of students at The Charter School at Waterstone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Charter School at Waterstone?
The largest demographic group at The Charter School at Waterstone is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Charter School at Waterstone?
The Charter School at Waterstone has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 The Charter School at Waterstone rank among elementary schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, The Charter School at Waterstone ranks #5 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 The Charter School at Waterstone, 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.