- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hialeah, FL
Youth Co-Op Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Youth Co-Op Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039004069Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Co-Op Charter School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Co-Op Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Co-Op Charter School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Youth Co-Op Charter School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120039004069 · Hialeah, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
761 enr · 15.9:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Youth Co-Op Charter School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Youth Co-Op Charter 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 761
Youth Co-Op Charter School
761 students
What this shows Youth Co-Op Charter School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Co-Op Charter School compares
Youth Co-Op Charter School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
African American 1.3%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Youth Co-Op Charter 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 Youth Co-Op Charter 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 Youth Co-Op Charter 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 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.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Youth Co-Op Charter School
How many students attend Youth Co-Op Charter School?
Youth Co-Op Charter School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Co-Op Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Co-Op Charter School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School?
72.4% of students at Youth Co-Op Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Co-Op Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Youth Co-Op Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Co-Op Charter School?
Youth Co-Op Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Youth Co-Op Charter School rank among elementary schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Co-Op Charter School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Youth Co-Op 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.