- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Melbourne, FL
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Federal NCES profile for W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015004308
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in West Melbourne · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science ranks #2 of 7 public schools in West Melbourne, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015004308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120015004308 · West Melbourne, FL Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 17.8:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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 605
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
605 students
What this shows W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science compares
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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 W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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 | Higher 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 W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science'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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
How many students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
The student-teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
14.6% of students at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
The largest demographic group at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in West Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science rank among public schools in West Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science ranks #2 of 7 public schools in West Melbourne, 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 West Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science, 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.