At a glance
Reported students
179
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Mater International Academy: 179 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
22.4:1 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
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Mater International Academy
Mater International Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 179 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (99.4%) and Black (0.6%). English learners represent 44% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mater International Academy
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic99.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
178 reported students
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
172 reported students
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
187 reported students
Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
188 reported students
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
168 reported students
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
168 reported students
Public schools near Mater International 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 518 | 0.4 mi |
| Maya Angelou Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 620 | 0.8 mi |
| Earlington Heights Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 371 | 0.8 mi |
| Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 294 | 0.8 mi |
| Comstock Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 597 | 1 mi |
| Lorah Park Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 207 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mater International Academy
What grades does Mater International Academy serve?
Mater International Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Mater International Academy?
Mater International Academy reported 179 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mater International Academy?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 179 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 Mater International Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mater International 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 Mater International Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% 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 Mater International Academy in?
Mater International 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 Mater International Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Melrose Elementary School (0.4 mi), Maya Angelou Elementary School (0.8 mi), Earlington Heights Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.