At a glance
Reported students
927
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Ben Sheppard Elementary School: 927 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
16:1 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
- 727
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Ben Sheppard Elementary School
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hialeah. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 927 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (97.6%) and Black (1.4%). English learners represent 47.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 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
- 47.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- 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
- White0.6%
- Hispanic97.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
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.
Mater Academy Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
917 reported students
Pinecrest Cove Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
938 reported students
Joella C. Good Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
941 reported students
Everglades K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
912 reported students
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
947 reported students
North Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
905 reported students
Public schools near Ben Sheppard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy Elementary · Charter · Miami-Dade | KG–05 | 1,521 | 1 mi |
| Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,082 | 1.1 mi |
| West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 1,128 | 1.1 mi |
| Youth Co-Op Charter School Elementary · Charter · Miami-Dade | KG–08 | 761 | 1.4 mi |
| Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 947 | 1.4 mi |
| Palm Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 574 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ben Sheppard Elementary School
What grades does Ben Sheppard Elementary School serve?
Ben Sheppard 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School reported 927 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 727 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ben Sheppard Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 927 students and 58 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ben Sheppard Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School in?
Ben Sheppard 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mater Academy (1 mi), Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center (1.1 mi), West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.