- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Croton Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120015000116 · Melbourne, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 12.5:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Croton Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Croton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 464
Croton Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Croton Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Croton Elementary School compares
Croton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.