- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vero Beach, FL
Imagine at South Vero
Federal NCES profile for Imagine at South Vero, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120093007488Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine at South Vero earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine at South Vero has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine at South Vero ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093007488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Imagine at South Vero held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120093007488 · Vero Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
892 enr · 17.5:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Imagine at South Vero held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine at South Vero in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- This school 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- Oslo Middle Sc 767
Oslo Middle School
767 students
What this shows Imagine at South Vero reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine at South Vero compares
Imagine at South Vero 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$11,843
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Imagine at South Vero is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imagine at South Vero Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oslo Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine at South Vero's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine at South Vero
How many students attend Imagine at South Vero?
Imagine at South Vero has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine at South Vero?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine at South Vero is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Imagine at South Vero?
18.6% of students at Imagine at South Vero are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine at South Vero?
The largest demographic group at Imagine at South Vero is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine at South Vero?
Imagine at South Vero has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imagine at South Vero rank among elementary schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine at South Vero ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Imagine at South Vero, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.