- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000557
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #114 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks #114 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120039000557 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 13.8:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 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 787
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
787 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy compares
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 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 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 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 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 (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
65.4% of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is African American at 82.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks #114 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 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.