- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Viera, FL
Viera Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Viera Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120015008240Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viera Charter School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Viera · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Viera Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viera Charter School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Viera, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Viera Charter School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120015008240 · Viera, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,532 enr · 16.1:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Viera Charter School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Viera Charter 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
Viera Charter School
1,532 students
What this shows Viera Charter School reports 1,532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viera Charter School compares
Viera Charter 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,532 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,532
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 1532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Viera Charter 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 Viera Charter 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 Viera Charter 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 elementary 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 (~1,532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viera Charter School
How many students attend Viera Charter School?
Viera Charter School has 1,532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Viera, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,530 (2022-23) → 1,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viera Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viera Charter School is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Viera Charter School?
20.0% of students at Viera Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viera Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Viera Charter School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Viera, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viera Charter School?
Viera Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Viera Charter School rank among public schools in Viera?
By Resource Investment Index, Viera Charter School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Viera, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Viera on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Viera Charter 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.