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BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5700 W 24TH AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33016MIAMI-DADE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
897
Students
Total enrolled
$13,537
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 897 students in grades PK–05 in HIALEAH, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,537 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in HIALEAH, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 897 students. The district invests $13,537 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

897
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution495 male · 402 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 687 students
Student Composition
97%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino97%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120039002500

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,537Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,537
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,956
Student Support$2,572
Administration$1,624
Operations$2,030
Other$1,354
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,537 spent per student, an estimated $5,997 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
57%
State government
23.3%
Local (property tax)
57.2%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NORMAN S. EDELCUP/SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTERKEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOLSOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
↓
Middle
HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHCORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLMIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
+21 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyMiami-Dade County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMIAMI-DADE →
Phone: (305)556-2204
NCES ID: 120039002500
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HIALEAH seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MIAMI-DADE
High
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH
4,368 students · 09–12
49% FRL
High
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3,243 students · 08–12
● 53 opp34% FRL
High
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3,145 students · 09–12
● 37 opp73% FRL
High
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,905 students · 09–12
69% FRL
High
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
2,854 students · 08–12
56% FRL
High
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,824 students · 09–12
● 57 opp52% FRL
High
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,756 students · 09–12
59% FRL
High
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,671 students · 08–12
● 47 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5700 W 24TH AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33016
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.