At a glance
Reported students
601
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Arcola Lake Elementary School: 601 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Arcola Lake Elementary School
Arcola Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 601 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.1%). English learners represent 21.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arcola Lake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic43.1%
- Black54.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Miami-Dade
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Comstock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Charles R Hadley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
595 reported students
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
594 reported students
West Lakes Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
594 reported students
Miami Shores Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
W. J. Bryan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
Public schools near Arcola Lake Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse J. McCrary Jr. Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 382 | 0.6 mi |
| Holmes Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 395 | 0.9 mi |
| Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 269 | 1 mi |
| Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–KG | 69 | 1 mi |
| Edison Park K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 441 | 1.1 mi |
| Liberty City Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 299 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arcola Lake Elementary School
What grades does Arcola Lake Elementary School serve?
Arcola Lake Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Arcola Lake Elementary School?
Arcola Lake Elementary School reported 601 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arcola Lake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 601 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arcola Lake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arcola Lake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Miami-Dade attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arcola Lake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arcola Lake Elementary School in?
Arcola Lake Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade, based in Miami, FL, which operates 530 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arcola Lake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jesse J. McCrary Jr. Elementary School (0.6 mi), Holmes Elementary School (0.9 mi), Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.