- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vero Beach, FL
Osceola Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120093001054
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Magnet School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Osceola Magnet School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120093001054 · Vero Beach, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Osceola Magnet School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola Magnet 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 524
Osceola Magnet School
524 students
What this shows Osceola Magnet School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Magnet School compares
Osceola Magnet 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Osceola Magnet School 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 Osceola Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Magnet 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 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Magnet School
How many students attend Osceola Magnet School?
Osceola Magnet School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Magnet School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Osceola Magnet School?
42.8% of students at Osceola Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Magnet School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Magnet School?
Osceola Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Osceola Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Magnet School ranks #3 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Osceola Magnet 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.