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#3011 of 3,778 schools in FL

Palm Bay Elementary School

Elementary School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL

A Brevard elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

1200 ALAMANDA RD NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

  • Math 42% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Palm Bay Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

73.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Palm Bay 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), 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

$56,671

Median home value

$206,200

Median rent

$1,361/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32905; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Puzzle Box AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–81.0 mi62Compare →
Bread of Life Christian Academy Corp.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi12Compare →
Palm Bay Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.3K–81.3 mi389Compare →
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
#82 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

Palm Bay Elementary School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Palm Bay Elementary School

Palm Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,011 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palm Bay Elementary School

What grades does Palm Bay Elementary School serve?

Palm Bay Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Palm Bay Elementary School?

Palm Bay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palm Bay Elementary School rank in FL?

Palm Bay Elementary School ranks #3,011 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Palm Bay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Bay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Palm Bay Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Bay Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Palm Bay Elementary School a charter school?

No, Palm Bay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palm Bay Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Palm Bay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Bay Elementary School?

73.2% of students at Palm Bay 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
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 32905)
24,473
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
45.4
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 32905; 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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