- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vero Beach, FL
Indian River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Indian River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120093002564
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian River Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian River Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Academy ranks #6 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093002564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Indian River Academy grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120093002564 · Vero Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 15.9:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Indian River Academy grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Indian River Academy 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
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 444
Indian River Academy
444 students
What this shows Indian River Academy reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian River Academy compares
Indian River Academy is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,843
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 30.2%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Indian River Academy is more 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 Indian River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian River Academy'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
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian River Academy
How many students attend Indian River Academy?
Indian River Academy has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian River Academy is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Indian River Academy?
76.5% of students at Indian River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Indian River Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River Academy?
Indian River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Indian River Academy rank among schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Academy ranks #6 of 8 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 schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Indian River Academy, 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.