- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vero Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120093001063
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vero Beach Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vero Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vero Beach Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Vero Beach Elementary School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120093001063 · Vero Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 14.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Vero Beach Elementary School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vero Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 593
Vero Beach Elementary School
593 students
What this shows Vero Beach Elementary School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vero Beach Elementary School compares
Vero Beach 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$11,843
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 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Vero Beach Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vero Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vero Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vero Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Vero Beach Elementary School?
Vero Beach Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vero Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vero Beach Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Vero Beach Elementary School?
76.1% of students at Vero Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vero Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vero Beach Elementary School is White at 31.9% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vero Beach Elementary School?
Vero Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Vero Beach Elementary School rank among schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Vero Beach Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Vero 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 Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Vero Beach Elementary School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.