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Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School

Elementary School · Brevard · Rockledge, FL

A Brevard elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3011 S FISKE BLVD, Rockledge, FL 32955

  • Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average360/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,133

Median home value

$327,000

Median rent

$1,656/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Shining Starr Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated2–121.0 mi12Compare →
Rockledge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–61.1 mi90Compare →
Educational Horizons CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.8K–6Not available132Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#67 of 105
District spending per student
$11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockledge, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 524 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,493 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School

What grades does Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School serve?

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School rank in FL?

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School ranks #2,493 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?

55.3% of students at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 32955)
40,413
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
47.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32955; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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