- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Titusville, FL
Gardendale Separate Day School
Federal NCES profile for Gardendale Separate Day School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015004059
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardendale Separate Day School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Titusville · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardendale Separate Day School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale Separate Day School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Titusville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Gardendale Separate Day School shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120015004059 · Titusville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 3.9:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Gardendale Separate Day School shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gardendale Separate Day 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 62
Gardendale Separate Day School
62 students
What this shows Gardendale Separate Day School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardendale Separate Day School compares
Gardendale Separate Day 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Gardendale Separate Day School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardendale Separate Day 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 Gardendale Separate Day 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardendale Separate Day School
How many students attend Gardendale Separate Day School?
Gardendale Separate Day School has 62 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Titusville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Separate Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Separate Day School is 3.9:1, which is 78% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% 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 Gardendale Separate Day School?
73.7% of students at Gardendale Separate Day School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardendale Separate Day School?
The largest demographic group at Gardendale Separate Day School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Titusville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardendale Separate Day School?
Gardendale Separate Day School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gardendale Separate Day School rank among schools in Titusville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardendale Separate Day School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Titusville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Titusville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Gardendale Separate Day 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.