- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Melbourne, FL
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
Federal NCES profile for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008612Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in West Melbourne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Melbourne, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015008612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120015008612 · West Melbourne, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
832 enr · 16:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 832
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
832 students
What this shows Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne compares
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$11,100
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 832 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne'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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne has 832 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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 Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
25.9% of students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
The largest demographic group at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in West Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne rank among elementary schools in West Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in West Melbourne, 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 West Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne, 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.