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#2670 of 3,778 schools in FL
North County Charter School
Elementary School · Indian River · Vero Beach, FL
An Indian River charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
6640 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach, FL 32967
- Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 130.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North County Charter School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North County Charter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vero Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,875
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgertown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Indian River Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Wabasso SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St. Peter's AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Indian River
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 28
- District spending per student
- $11,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North County Charter School is listed in INDIAN RIVER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North County Charter School
North County Charter School is a public elementary school in Vero Beach, FL, part of Indian River, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 130.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,670 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North County Charter School
What grades does North County Charter School serve?
North County Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North County Charter School?
North County Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at North County Charter School is 130.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North County Charter School rank in FL?
North County Charter School ranks #2,670 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North County Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
North County Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 North County Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North County Charter School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North County Charter School a charter school?
Yes, North County Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North County Charter School a Title I school?
No, North County Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North County Charter School?
39.8% of students at North County Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 130.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Indian River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (772) 794-1941
- Area population (ZIP 32967)
- 26,219
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.7
Official sources & links
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 32967; 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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