- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Satellite Beach, FL
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spessard L. Holland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000133
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Satellite Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Satellite Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120015000133 · Satellite Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spessard L. Holland 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 444
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Spessard L. Holland Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spessard L. Holland Elementary School compares
Spessard L. Holland 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Spessard L. Holland 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 Spessard L. Holland 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 Spessard L. Holland 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
How many students attend Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Satellite Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Satellite Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Spessard L. Holland Elementary School rank among schools in Satellite Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Satellite Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Satellite Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Spessard L. Holland 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.