Enrollment
493
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
Sabal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sabal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000114
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabal Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabal Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabal Elementary School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sabal Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sabal Elementary School
Sabal Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling 493 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 872 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Sabal Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sabal Elementary School compares
Sabal Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.9%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Sabal Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Sabal Elementary School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Sabal Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sabal Elementary School
How many students attend Sabal Elementary School?
Sabal Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabal Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Sabal Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Sabal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sabal Elementary School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabal Elementary School?
Sabal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sabal Elementary School rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabal Elementary School ranks #8 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melbourne on the city page.
Is Sabal Elementary School a good school?
Sabal Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Sabal 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.
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