Enrollment
464
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
Croton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Croton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000116
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Croton Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Croton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Croton Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Croton Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Croton Elementary School
Croton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling 464 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Croton Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Florida schools and 30% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 761 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #374.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Croton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Croton Elementary School compares
Croton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Croton Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Croton Elementary School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Croton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Croton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Croton Elementary School
How many students attend Croton Elementary School?
Croton Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Croton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Croton Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Croton Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Croton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Croton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Croton Elementary School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Croton Elementary School?
Croton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Croton Elementary School rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Croton Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melbourne on the city page.
Is Croton Elementary School a good school?
Croton Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Croton Elementary School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.
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