- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000140
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120015000140 · Melbourne, FL Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. W.J. Creel 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 542
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School
542 students
What this shows Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School compares
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$11,100
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Dr. W.J. Creel 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 Dr. W.J. Creel 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. W.J. Creel 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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School ranks #8 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 Dr. W.J. Creel 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.