Quest Elementary School

8751 Trafford Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : QUEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Melbourne, FL, covering an area of approximately 31.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Quest Elementary School's student population of 687 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Quest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#359 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

73%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

79%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
71%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Teal & Gray
School Mascot
The Quest Explorer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest Elementary School's ranking?
Quest Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Quest Elementary School often compared to?
Quest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Elementary School, Viera Elementary School, Suntree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Quest Elementary School?
687 students attend Quest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Quest Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quest Elementary School?
Quest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quest Elementary School offer ?
Quest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quest Elementary School part of?
Quest Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
In what neighborhood is Quest Elementary School located?
Quest Elementary School is located in the Trafford West neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : QUEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Melbourne, FL, covering an area of approximately 31.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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