- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merritt Island, FL
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015004310
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Merritt Island · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Merritt Island, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015004310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120015004310 · Merritt Island, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary 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 481
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School compares
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is less 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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School 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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
How many students attend Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merritt Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Merritt Island, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School rank among public schools in Merritt Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Merritt Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Merritt Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Robert L. Stevenson Elementary 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.