- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa, FL
Saturn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saturn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000101
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saturn Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saturn Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saturn Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Saturn Elementary School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 120015000101 · Cocoa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 18.8:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Saturn Elementary School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Saturn 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 619
Saturn Elementary School
619 students
What this shows Saturn Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saturn Elementary School compares
Saturn Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Saturn Elementary School 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 Saturn 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 Saturn 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 other 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saturn Elementary School
How many students attend Saturn Elementary School?
Saturn Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saturn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saturn Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saturn Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Saturn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saturn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saturn Elementary School is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saturn Elementary School?
Saturn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Saturn Elementary School rank among schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Saturn Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cocoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Saturn 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.