- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 120015003979 · West Melbourne, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
665 enr · 22.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne 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 665
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
665 students
What this shows Imagine Schools at West Melbourne reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Schools at West Melbourne compares
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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 (~665 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.