Enrollment
168
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
What stands out at Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 168 students.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% 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 Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School.
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 Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School compares
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School.
$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 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
- 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 elementary 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School a good school?
Theodore R. and Thelma a. Gibson Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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