Enrollment
542
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling 542 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 38% 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 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 947 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Dr. W.J. Creel 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 Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School compares
Dr. W.J. Creel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Dr. W.J. Creel 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 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
- 2,334
- 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 (~542 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School a good school?
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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