Enrollment
619
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120015000101
Saturn Elementary School — Cocoa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Saturn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saturn Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Saturn Elementary School reports 619 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Florida average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brevard spends $11,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saturn Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,592
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 619 Top 53% in Florida — larger than 47% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.2% +50% vs state
NCES ID 120015000101
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.5%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 136
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Saturn Elementary School.
$11,592
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
Similar other schools in Cocoa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
1,503 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Cocoa High School
Standard public school
1,432 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
732 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Atlantis Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Enterprise Elementary School
Standard public school
597 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
477 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Saturn Elementary School
How many students attend Saturn Elementary School?
Saturn Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a other school in COCOA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saturn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saturn Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in COCOA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saturn Elementary School?
Saturn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.