- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
Longleaf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longleaf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015003295
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longleaf Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Longleaf Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Longleaf Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120015003295 · Melbourne, FL Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 13.4:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Longleaf Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Longleaf Elementary School 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 578
Longleaf Elementary School
578 students
What this shows Longleaf Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longleaf Elementary School compares
Longleaf Elementary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Longleaf Elementary School is less 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 Longleaf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longleaf Elementary School'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 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longleaf Elementary School
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower 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 Longleaf Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Longleaf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longleaf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longleaf Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Longleaf Elementary School rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Longleaf Elementary School, 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.