Enrollment
66
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viera, FL
Devereux Hospital
Federal NCES profile for Devereux Hospital, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015003026
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devereux Hospital earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Viera · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Devereux Hospital has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devereux Hospital ranks #1 of 3 schools in Viera, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devereux Hospital compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devereux Hospital
Devereux Hospital is a small combined-grade school in Viera, Florida, enrolling 66 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.4:1, Devereux Hospital is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 75% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (42%) (diversity index 58/100).
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 Devereux Hospital.
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 Devereux Hospital compares
Devereux Hospital on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 75% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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
African American 48.5%
White 42.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Devereux Hospital is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Devereux Hospital.
$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 Devereux Hospital 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devereux Hospital'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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Devereux Hospital
How many students attend Devereux Hospital?
Devereux Hospital has 66 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Viera, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devereux Hospital?
The student-teacher ratio at Devereux Hospital is 4.4:1, which is 75% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 72% 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 Devereux Hospital?
41.3% of students at Devereux Hospital are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devereux Hospital?
The largest demographic group at Devereux Hospital is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Viera, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devereux Hospital?
Devereux Hospital has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Devereux Hospital rank among schools in Viera?
By Resource Investment Index, Devereux Hospital ranks #1 of 3 schools in Viera, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Viera on the city page.
Is Devereux Hospital a good school?
Devereux Hospital earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Devereux Hospital, 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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