Vero Beach Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vero Beach Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vero Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Vero Beach Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Vero Beach Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vero Beach Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2540 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
25%
36%

Black
25%
21%

White
40%
36%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
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 Vero Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Vero Beach Elementary School is ranked #2540 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Vero Beach Elementary School?
574 students attend Vero Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Vero Beach Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vero Beach Elementary School?
Vero Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vero Beach Elementary School offer ?
Vero Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vero Beach Elementary School part of?
Vero Beach Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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