- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vero Beach, FL
North County Charter School
Federal NCES profile for North County Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120093003410Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North County Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North County Charter School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North County Charter School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093003410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
North County Charter School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120093003410 · Vero Beach, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
312 enr · 20.8:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
North County Charter School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North County Charter School 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 312
North County Charter School
312 students
What this shows North County Charter School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How North County Charter School compares
North County Charter 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, North County Charter School is about as mixed as 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 North County Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North County Charter School'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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about North County Charter School
How many students attend North County Charter School?
North County Charter School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at North County Charter School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North County Charter School?
52.7% of students at North County Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North County Charter School?
The largest demographic group at North County Charter School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North County Charter School?
North County Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North County Charter School rank among schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, North County Charter School ranks #3 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 North County Charter School, 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.