Enrollment
370
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Bay Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015003297Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Bay Academy Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL.
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Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Bay Academy Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Palm Bay, Florida, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Palm Bay Academy Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palm Bay Academy Charter School compares
Palm Bay Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 21.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Palm Bay Academy Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Palm Bay Academy Charter School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
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.
How Palm Bay Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Bay Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Academy Charter School
How many students attend Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Bay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
100.0% of students at Palm Bay Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Bay Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay on the city page.
Is Palm Bay Academy Charter School a good school?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Palm Bay Academy Charter 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.
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