At a glance
Reported students
98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Early Beginnings Academy: 98 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
12.3:1 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
- 82
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Early Beginnings Academy
Early Beginnings Academy 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 98 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below 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 (49%) and Black (41.8%). English learners represent 23.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Beginnings Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic49%
- Black41.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
Not reported as 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.
My Ca.sa Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
115 reported students
Bridge Prep Academy of Miami Gardens
Elementary · Grades KG–08
115 reported students
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
69 reported students
Academir Charter School Elementary South
Elementary · Grades KG–05
128 reported students
South Prep Scholars Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
138 reported students
Somerset Academy Continental
Elementary · Grades KG–05
55 reported students
Public schools near Early Beginnings Academy
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 Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Miami-Dade | KG–08 | 367 | 0.6 mi |
| Comstock Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 597 | 0.9 mi |
| Citrus Grove K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,583 | 1 mi |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 373 | 1.1 mi |
| Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School Elementary · Charter · Miami-Dade | KG–05 | 168 | 1.1 mi |
| Frederick R. Douglass Elementary Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 187 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Beginnings Academy
What grades does Early Beginnings Academy serve?
Early Beginnings Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Early Beginnings Academy?
Early Beginnings Academy reported 98 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 82 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Beginnings Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 98 students and 8 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 Early Beginnings Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Beginnings Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Early Beginnings Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early Beginnings Academy in?
Early Beginnings Academy 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 Early Beginnings Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mater Preparatory Academy (0.6 mi), Comstock Elementary School (0.9 mi), Citrus Grove K-8 Center (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.