Enrollment
576
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland
Federal NCES profile for True North Classical Academy at Dadeland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008663Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy at Dadeland ranks #4 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How True North Classical Academy at Dadeland compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at True North Classical Academy at Dadeland
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Florida average.
With 576 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 True North Classical Academy at Dadeland.
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 True North Classical Academy at Dadeland compares
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes True North Classical Academy at Dadeland.
$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 True North Classical Academy at Dadeland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to True North Classical Academy at Dadeland'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.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
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Frequently asked questions about True North Classical Academy at Dadeland
How many students attend True North Classical Academy at Dadeland?
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Dadeland?
The student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Dadeland is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at True North Classical Academy at Dadeland?
15.3% of students at True North Classical Academy at Dadeland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for True North Classical Academy at Dadeland?
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does True North Classical Academy at Dadeland rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy at Dadeland ranks #4 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 True North Classical Academy at Dadeland a good school?
True North Classical Academy at Dadeland earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. 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 True North Classical Academy at Dadeland, 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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