- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merritt Island, FL
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000119
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Merritt Island · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120015000119 · Merritt Island, FL Other · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Jr/Sr 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
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
942 students
What this shows Edgewood Jr/Sr High School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Jr/Sr High School compares
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Edgewood Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Jr/Sr 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 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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Edgewood Jr/Sr High School?
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merritt Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School?
14.3% of students at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Merritt Island, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Jr/Sr High School?
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Edgewood Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Merritt Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merritt Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Edgewood Jr/Sr 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.