- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Melbourne, FL
Eau Gallie High School
Federal NCES profile for Eau Gallie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000109
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Gallie High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #13 of 19
- public schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eau Gallie High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Gallie High School ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Eau Gallie High School shrank from 1,586 students in 2022-23 to 1,490 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 120015000109 · Melbourne, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,398 enr · 17.7:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Eau Gallie High School shrank from 1,586 students in 2022-23 to 1,490 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eau Gallie High 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
Eau Gallie High School
1,398 students
What this shows Eau Gallie High School reports 1,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eau Gallie High School compares
Eau Gallie High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,398
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Eau Gallie High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Eau Gallie High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Gallie High 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 high 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 (~1,398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eau Gallie High School
How many students attend Eau Gallie High School?
Eau Gallie High School has 1,398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,586 (2022-23) → 1,490 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Gallie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Gallie High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher 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 Eau Gallie High School?
49.2% of students at Eau Gallie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Gallie High School?
The largest demographic group at Eau Gallie High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Gallie High School?
Eau Gallie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eau Gallie High School rank among public schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Gallie High School ranks #13 of 19 public 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 public schools in Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Eau Gallie High 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.