- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vero Beach, FL
Dodgertown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dodgertown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120093001062
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodgertown Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodgertown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgertown Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093001062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Dodgertown Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 120093001062 · Vero Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 14.2:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Dodgertown Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dodgertown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 482
Dodgertown Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Dodgertown Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodgertown Elementary School compares
Dodgertown Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$11,843
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 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
White 11.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Dodgertown Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodgertown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodgertown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodgertown Elementary School
How many students attend Dodgertown Elementary School?
Dodgertown Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodgertown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodgertown Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Dodgertown Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Dodgertown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodgertown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dodgertown Elementary School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodgertown Elementary School?
Dodgertown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Dodgertown Elementary School rank among schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgertown Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Dodgertown Elementary School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.