At a glance
Reported students
761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Youth Co-Op Charter School: 761 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
- 809
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Youth Co-Op Charter School
Youth Co-Op Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Hialeah. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 761 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 75th 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 Hispanic or Latino (97%) and Black (1.3%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3%. 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White0.9%
- Hispanic97%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.7%
- 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.
Kenwood K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
759 reported students
Caribbean K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
752 reported students
Auburndale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
779 reported students
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
780 reported students
Coral Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
John I. Smith K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
785 reported students
Public schools near Youth Co-Op Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 574 | 0.6 mi |
| Miami Lakes K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,196 | 1.2 mi |
| Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,082 | 1.3 mi |
| Ben Sheppard Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 927 | 1.4 mi |
| Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 947 | 1.5 mi |
| West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Elementary · Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 1,128 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Youth Co-Op Charter School
What grades does Youth Co-Op Charter School serve?
Youth Co-Op Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Youth Co-Op Charter School?
Youth Co-Op Charter School reported 761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 809 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Youth Co-Op Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 761 students and 43 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Youth Co-Op Charter School 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.4% 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School in?
Youth Co-Op Charter 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 Youth Co-Op Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Lakes Elementary School (0.6 mi), Miami Lakes K-8 Center (1.2 mi), Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.