- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Palm Bay Academy Charter School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120015003297 · Palm Bay, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
370 enr · 20.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Palm Bay Academy Charter School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Bay Academy Charter 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 370
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
370 students
What this shows Palm Bay Academy Charter School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Bay Academy Charter School compares
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.