- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
True North Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for True North Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008409Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
True North Classical Academy earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1,450
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy ranks #1 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1,062 students YoY
True North Classical Academy grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 1,360 in 2023-24 (+356.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1,062 students YoY 120039008409 · Miami, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,450 enr · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
True North Classical Academy grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 1,360 in 2023-24 (+356.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
True North Classical 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 1,450
True North Classical Academy
1,450 students
What this shows True North Classical Academy reports 1,450 students on the CCD universe file.
How True North Classical Academy compares
True North Classical Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,450 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,450
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
White 14.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, True North Classical Academy 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 True North Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to True North Classical 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 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 True North Classical Academy
How many students attend True North Classical Academy?
True North Classical Academy has 1,450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 1,360 (2023-24), up 1,062.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of True North Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at True North Classical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for True North Classical Academy?
True North Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher 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 True North Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy ranks #1 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 True North Classical 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.