- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cocoa Beach, FL
Project Search
Federal NCES profile for Project Search, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015007957
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Project Search earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cocoa Beach · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Project Search has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Project Search ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Project Search grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+45.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120015007957 · Cocoa Beach, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 4.8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Project Search grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+45.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Project Search 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 19
Project Search
19 students
What this shows Project Search reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Project Search compares
Project Search 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 73% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Project Search is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Project Search Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar 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 Project Search'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 high 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Project Search
How many students attend Project Search?
Project Search has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cocoa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Search?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Search is 4.8:1, which is 73% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% 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 Project Search?
18.2% of students at Project Search are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Search?
The largest demographic group at Project Search is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Cocoa Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Search?
Project Search has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Project Search rank among public schools in Cocoa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Project Search ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Project Search, 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.