- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Van E. Blanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van E. Blanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000378
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van E. Blanton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #95 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van E. Blanton Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van E. Blanton Elementary School ranks #95 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Van E. Blanton Elementary School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 120039000378 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Van E. Blanton Elementary School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Van E. Blanton Elementary 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 374
Van E. Blanton Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Van E. Blanton Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van E. Blanton Elementary School compares
Van E. Blanton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Van E. Blanton Elementary School 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 Van E. Blanton Elementary School 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 Van E. Blanton Elementary 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 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van E. Blanton Elementary School
How many students attend Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
Van E. Blanton Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van E. Blanton Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Van E. Blanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van E. Blanton Elementary School is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
Van E. Blanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van E. Blanton Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Van E. Blanton Elementary School ranks #95 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 Van E. Blanton Elementary 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.