- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cocoa Beach, FL
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015004311
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cocoa Beach · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120015004311 · Cocoa Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies 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 408
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies
408 students
What this shows Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies compares
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies 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 Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies 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 Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies'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 elementary 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies
How many students attend Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies?
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cocoa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies?
10.2% of students at Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Cocoa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies?
Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies rank among public schools in Cocoa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies, 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.