Enrollment
39
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120093007737
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program — Vero Beach, FL
Federal NCES profile for Indian River Virtual Instruction Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-26% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the Florida average and 25% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indian River spends $12,832 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.2% from local sources (property taxes), 20.6% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian River Virtual Instruction Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,832
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 39 Top 6% in Florida — larger than 94% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 38.6% -26% vs state
NCES ID 120093007737
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River, which includes Indian River Virtual Instruction Program.
$12,832
Per student
+1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 15.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
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Indian River Academy
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Glendale Elementary School
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North County Charter School
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Ir Prep
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
How many students attend Indian River Virtual Instruction Program?
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program has 39 students enrolled. It is a other school in VERO BEACH, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian River Virtual Instruction Program?
38.6% of students at Indian River Virtual Instruction Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River Virtual Instruction Program?
The largest demographic group at Indian River Virtual Instruction Program is White at 59.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in VERO BEACH, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River Virtual Instruction Program?
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.