Enrollment
665
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Melbourne, FL
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Schools at West Melbourne, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015003979Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in West Melbourne · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at West Melbourne ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in West Melbourne, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015003979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imagine Schools at West Melbourne compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in West Melbourne, Florida, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 665 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 970 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #814, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 739 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Imagine Schools at West Melbourne.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Imagine Schools at West Melbourne compares
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Imagine Schools at West Melbourne is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Imagine Schools at West Melbourne.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Imagine Schools at West Melbourne Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine Schools at West Melbourne's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
How many students attend Imagine Schools at West Melbourne?
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Melbourne, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne?
53.2% of students at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Schools at West Melbourne?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Schools at West Melbourne is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in West Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Schools at West Melbourne?
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imagine Schools at West Melbourne rank among elementary schools in West Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Schools at West Melbourne ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in West Melbourne, 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 West Melbourne on the city page.
Is Imagine Schools at West Melbourne a good school?
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Imagine Schools at West Melbourne, 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.
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