- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa, FL
Fairglen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairglen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000097
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairglen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairglen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairglen Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Fairglen Elementary School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 120015000097 · Cocoa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 10.8:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Fairglen Elementary School shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fairglen 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 464
Fairglen Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Fairglen Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairglen Elementary School compares
Fairglen 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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
51.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Fairglen Elementary School is less 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 Fairglen 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 Fairglen 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairglen Elementary School
How many students attend Fairglen Elementary School?
Fairglen Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairglen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairglen Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Fairglen Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Fairglen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairglen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairglen Elementary School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairglen Elementary School?
Fairglen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fairglen Elementary School rank among schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairglen Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cocoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Fairglen 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.