Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 90 schools in district

INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

650 ROBERTS RD, EDGEWATER, FL 32141VOLUSIA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
613
Students
Total enrolled
$11,697
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 613 students in grades PK–05 in EDGEWATER, Florida.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,697 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in EDGEWATER, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 613 students. The district invests $11,697 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

613
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution344 male · 269 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 374 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black4%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120192002795

Academic Outcomes at INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32141

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,697Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,697
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,147
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,755
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,697 spent per student, an estimated $5,182 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
47%
State government
34.5%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,697/student, 18% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HOLLY HILL SCHOOLIVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTSDEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
Middle
RIVER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLCREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLSILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLDELTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
DELAND HIGH SCHOOLUNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLSPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOLMAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyVolusia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVOLUSIA →
Phone: (386)426-7350
NCES ID: 120192002795
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EDGEWATER 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.

More in VOLUSIA
High
DELAND HIGH SCHOOL
2,926 students · 09–12
● 37 opp50% FRL
High
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
2,901 students · 09–12
● 39 opp49% FRL
High
SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
2,569 students · 09–12
● 45 opp37% FRL
High
MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1,855 students · 09–12
● 37 opp64% FRL
High
DELTONA HIGH SCHOOL
1,851 students · 09–12
● 40 opp52% FRL
High
NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
1,810 students · 09–12
● 41 opp41% FRL
High
SEABREEZE HIGH SCHOOL
1,654 students · 09–12
● 42 opp41% FRL
High
PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
1,636 students · 09–12
● 38 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
650 ROBERTS RD, EDGEWATER, FL 32141
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.