At a glance
Reported students
593
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
546
Vero Beach Elementary School: 593 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Vero Beach Elementary School
Vero Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Vero Beach. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Indian River. NCES reports 593 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vero Beach Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.9%
- Hispanic30%
- Black26%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indian River
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fellsmere Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
605 reported students
Liberty Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
560 reported students
Rosewood Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
558 reported students
Citrus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
630 reported students
Beachland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Osceola Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
524 reported students
Public schools near Vero Beach Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Student Education Elementary · Indian River | PK–05 | 26 | 0.9 mi |
| Citrus Elementary School Elementary · Indian River | KG–05 | 630 | 1.3 mi |
| Rosewood Magnet School Elementary · Indian River | KG–06 | 558 | 1.3 mi |
| Glendale Elementary School Elementary · Indian River | PK–05 | 390 | 2 mi |
| Osceola Magnet School Elementary · Indian River | KG–06 | 524 | 2.9 mi |
| Imagine at South Vero Elementary · Charter · Indian River | KG–08 | 892 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vero Beach Elementary School
What grades does Vero Beach Elementary School serve?
Vero Beach Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Indian River.
How many students attend Vero Beach Elementary School?
Vero Beach Elementary School reported 593 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vero Beach Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 593 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vero Beach Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vero Beach Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indian River attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vero Beach Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vero Beach Elementary School in?
Vero Beach Elementary School is part of Indian River, based in Vero Beach, FL, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vero Beach Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Exceptional Student Education (0.9 mi), Citrus Elementary School (1.3 mi), Rosewood Magnet School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.