Longleaf Elementary School

4290 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longleaf Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Longleaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Longleaf Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
594 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Longleaf Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#269 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
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78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longleaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longleaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Longleaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
36%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
74%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Longleaf Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longleaf Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longleaf Elementary School's ranking?
Longleaf Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?
594 students attend Longleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Longleaf Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Longleaf Elementary School offer ?
Longleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Longleaf Elementary School part of?
Longleaf Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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