- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039004070Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #38 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School ranks #38 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120039004070 · Miami, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
168 enr · 82.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School 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 168
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School
168 students
What this shows Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School compares
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School 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 | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
53.6%
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
African American 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School 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 Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School'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 Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School
How many students attend Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School?
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 17.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School?
82.1% of students at Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School?
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School ranks #38 of 42 elementary 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 elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School, 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.