Enrollment
583
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120015000108
Palm Bay Elementary School — Palm Bay, FL
Federal NCES profile for Palm Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Bay Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Palm Bay Elementary School reports 583 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Florida average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 583 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brevard spends $11,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palm Bay Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,592
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 583 Top 49% in Florida — larger than 51% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.8% +34% vs state
NCES ID 120015000108
Student demographics
White 36.0%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 583:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.6%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Palm Bay Elementary School.
$11,592
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
Similar other schools in Palm Bay
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Odyssey Charter School
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Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,065 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
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907 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Jupiter Elementary School
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856 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Riviera Elementary School
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718 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Palm Bay Elementary School?
Palm Bay Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a other school in PALM BAY, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Bay Elementary School?
69.8% of students at Palm Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Bay Elementary School is White at 36.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PALM BAY, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Bay Elementary School?
Palm Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.