Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Summary:

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 552 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population at 96.01%, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 93.67% to 99.6% Hispanic students. Academically, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary outperformed the Miami-Dade and Florida averages in several subjects, such as 5th grade Science, 4th grade Math, and 5th grade Math, but underperformed in 3rd grade English Language Arts. Compared to nearby schools, the academic performance was mixed, with some subjects where it excelled and others where it fell behind.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.1% in 2019-2020 to 24.4% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from 11.2% to 27.3%. Additionally, 64.13% of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary receive free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from 56.34% to 71.43%. The school's spending per student of $14,754 in 2022-2023 was also higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from $10,006 to $17,960 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 851 SW 117th Ave
       Miami, FL  33184


(305) 552-7122

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
697th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,754 Help


Students who attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary usually attend:

High:    Miami Coral Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.0%
Asian:
2.2%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 99th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96%), Asian (2.2%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 15.7, which is the 92nd best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary employs 35 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is $14,754, which is the 84th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.26 1042nd 1688 38.3%
2007 42.88 1077th 1786 39.7%
2008 55.32 842nd 1789 52.9%
2009 53.80 904th 1847 51.1%
2010 72.00 521st 1919 72.9%
2011 86.87 180th 1985 90.9%
2012 88.14 170th 1984 91.4%
2013 83.90 265th 2029 86.9%
2014 75.56 448th 2064 78.3%
2016 75.48 480th 2087 77.0%
2017 81.29 350th 2112 83.4%
2018 87.60 217th 2118 89.8%
2019 88.00 212th 2182 90.3%
2021 67.72 695th 2247 69.1%
2022 76.77 483rd 2219 78.2%
2023 64.89 742nd 2240 66.9%
2024 67.13 697th 2256 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2022

Open Quote This school is an overrated school. Despite having an A rating the school curriculum and competency of teachers are very very poor. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 9 8 0 547 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 21 3 0 679 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 21 3 0 679 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 19 3 0 668 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2005 25 5 3 627 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 25 5 4 644 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2007 20 6 4 624 0 n/a n/a 2 656
2008 17 4 1 614 0 n/a n/a 2 638
2009 19 6 0 598 0 n/a n/a 2 625
2010 15 4 2 540 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 13 2 1 500 1 1 1 0 519
2012 7 3 0 448 0 0 1 0 459
2013 7 3 0 500 0 0 1 0 511
2014 9 3 5 495 0 0 1 0 513
2015 8 3 5 517 0 1 3 0 537
2016 7 0 6 534 0 0 1 0 548
2017 11 0 5 512 0 1 0 0 529
2018 14 3 5 499 0 1 1 0 523
2019 11 3 11 510 0 1 0 0 536
2020 12 0 9 540 0 0 0 0 561
2021 13 1 10 518 0 0 1 0 543
2022 14 7 11 503 0 0 2 0 537
2023 7 3 12 530 0 0 0 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 564 27.0 20.9 79.3
2002 703 37.0 19.0 80.2
2003 703 37.0 19.0 80.2
2004 690 36.0 19.2 81
2005 660 39.0 16.9 76.2
2006 679 45.0 15.1 72.6
2007 656 44.0 14.9 68
2008 638 49.0 13.0 71.7
2009 625 45.2 13.9 76.1
2010 562 42.0 13.3 80.1
2011 519 38.0 13.6 81.1
2012 459 35.0 13.1 86.1
2013 511 37.0 13.8 86.7
2014 513 35.0 14.6 86.7
2015 537 38.0 14.1 87.5
2016 548 36.0 15.2 85.9
2017 529 35.0 15.1 83.7
2018 523 35.0 14.9 76.3
2019 536 37.0 14.4 74.3
2020 561 36.0 15.5 77.4
2021 543 36.0 15.0 80.8
2022 537 37.0 14.5 79.1
2023 552 35.0 15.7 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 564 27.0 20.9 79.3
2002 703 37.0 19.0 80.2
2003 703 37.0 19.0 80.2
2004 690 36.0 19.2 81
2005 660 39.0 16.9 76.2
2006 679 45.0 15.1 72.6
2007 656 44.0 14.9 68
2008 638 49.0 13.0 71.7
2009 625 45.2 13.9 76.1
2010 562 42.0 13.3 80.1
2011 519 38.0 13.6 81.1
2012 459 35.0 13.1 86.1
2013 511 37.0 13.8 86.7
2014 513 35.0 14.6 86.7
2015 537 38.0 14.1 87.5
2016 548 36.0 15.2 85.9
2017 529 35.0 15.1 83.7
2018 523 35.0 14.9 76.3
2019 536 37.0 14.4 74.3
2020 561 36.0 15.5 77.4
2021 543 36.0 15.0 80.8
2022 537 37.0 14.5 79.1
2023 552 35.0 15.7 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $678 (6.4%) $9,961 (93.6%) $10,639
2019 $760 (6.8%) $10,440 (93.2%) $11,200
2020 $751 (6.4%) $11,007 (93.6%) $11,758
2021 $2,620 (19.5%) $10,843 (80.5%) $13,463
2022 $2,842 (18.6%) $12,467 (81.4%) $15,308
2023 $2,537 (17.2%) $12,218 (82.8%) $14,754

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 742nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)6666
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)8269
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)8565
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)9471
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)7870
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)8471
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)7043
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536552
 3%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian1112
 9.1%
Hispanic510530
 3.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White117
 36.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%64.1%
 10.1%


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Students who attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Miami Coral Park Senior High

Students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary.

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks 697th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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