Tropical Elementary School

885 S Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tropical Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tropical Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
642 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Tropical Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tropical Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#874 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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60%
48%
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64%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tropical 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
36%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
79%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Tropical 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
47%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tropical Elementary School's ranking?
Tropical Elementary School is ranked #874 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tropical Elementary School often compared to?
Tropical Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tropical Elementary School?
642 students attend Tropical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tropical Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tropical Elementary School?
Tropical Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tropical Elementary School offer ?
Tropical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tropical Elementary School part of?
Tropical Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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