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GEMINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2100 OAK ST, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951BREVARD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
468
Students
Total enrolled
$11,592
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 468 students in grades PK–06 in MELBOURNE BEACH, Florida.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,592 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GEMINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in MELBOURNE BEACH, Florida, serving grades PK–06 with 468 students. The district invests $11,592 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at GEMINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

468
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution236 male · 232 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 94 students
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120015000139

Academic Outcomes at GEMINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32951

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,592Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,592
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,100
Student Support$2,202
Administration$1,391
Operations$1,739
Other$1,159
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,592 spent per student, an estimated $5,135 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,592/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VIERA CHARTER SCHOOLMANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOWLANE INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOLDELAURA MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
VIERA HIGH SCHOOLMELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHERITAGE HIGH SCHOOLBAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyBrevard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBREVARD →
Phone: (321)727-3090
NCES ID: 120015000139
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MELBOURNE BEACH seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
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High
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
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District School Rankings
Location
2100 OAK ST, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.