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Fellsmere Elementary School

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Fellsmere Elementary School ranks 612 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

612^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Fellsmere Elementary School is a public school in the rural community of Fellsmere, FL, serving 605 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the highly-rated Indian River School District.

This school stands out for its remarkable decade-long turnaround, climbing from the 17th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 73rd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. What makes this achievement especially noteworthy is that over 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school's academic performance rivals that of nearby schools serving far more affluent populations. For example, Fellsmere's 5th-grade math proficiency (74%) matched Liberty Magnet School (74%) and nearly equaled Treasure Coast Elementary School (76%), despite those schools having much lower rates of economic disadvantage. Math is a particular strength, with proficiency rates across all grade levels exceeding both district and state averages. The school also keeps students in class more consistently than similar high-poverty schools, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25% compared to 44.8% at Dodgertown Elementary School.

Fellsmere achieves these results while spending less per student ($12,529) than several nearby schools, including Pelican Island Elementary School ($17,520) and Sebastian Elementary School ($16,580), and with a higher student-teacher ratio (17.7:1). An interesting finding is that students who leave Fellsmere after 5th grade continue to excel, with 6th-grade scores (81% in ELA, 85% in math) significantly exceeding district and state averages, suggesting the strong foundation built here has lasting impact. This school proves that high poverty rates do not have to be a barrier to high achievement, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that delivers exceptional results through effective use of resources.

605

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,529

Per pupil spending ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

50 N Cypress St
Fellsmere, FL 32948

(772) 564-5970

District: Indian River

Students who attend Fellsmere Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sebastian River High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.6%

White:

11.4%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 45 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Florida avg62%

612^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 44 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 16Elementary Schools in the Indian River

7^th of 70Indian River among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	70.9	612 of 2240	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	69.1	664 of 2258	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	825 of 2256	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	1155 of 2240	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	1256 of 2219	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.0	1468 of 2247	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.3	1612 of 2182	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.9	1473 of 2118	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.2	1748 of 2112	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.6	1494 of 2087	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	29.1	1528 of 2064	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	27.0	1572 of 2029	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.8	1261 of 1984	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.2	834 of 1985	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.4	942 of 1919	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.0	1030 of 1847	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.5	1057 of 1789	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	18.2	1534 of 1786	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	9.4	1581 of 1688	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math79%+16 vs state

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Science57%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fellsmere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 N Cypress St	Fellsmere	32948	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-5970	605	34	17.7	99.5%	69 (11.4%)	27 (4.5%)	500 (82.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	70.9	612^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.7%		69.1	664^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.6%	52	63.0	62.0	70.0	81.0	85.0	75.0	74.0	85.0	57.0	$12,529	$1,584	$10,944
Treasure Coast Elementary School	Public	K-5	8955 85th St	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 978-8500	679	42	16.1	51.0%	423 (62.3%)	66 (9.7%)	154 (22.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	73.7	536^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.1%		81.7	375^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.4%	161	80.0	65.0	63.0		76.0	69.0	76.0		78.0	$11,064	$936	$10,129
Sebastian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Sebastian Blvd	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 978-8200	312	22	14.1	63.8%	160 (51.3%)	58 (18.6%)	70 (22.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	69.2	652^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.9%		67.1	712^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.5%	60	77.0	69.0	60.0		73.0	77.0	66.0		60.0	$16,580	$1,471	$15,110
Liberty Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	6850 81st St	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	Yes	No	No	(772) 564-5300	560	36	15.5	39.5%	330 (58.9%)	76 (13.6%)	116 (20.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.4%)	81.6	347^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.5%		88.6	210^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.7%	137	95.0	77.0	82.0		87.0	63.0	74.0		70.0	$11,736	$495	$11,241
Pelican Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1355 Schumann Dr	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-6500	354	28	12.6	53.7%	190 (53.7%)	71 (20.1%)	69 (19.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	67.9	681^st of 2240 public elementary schools	69.6%		56.8	953^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	57.8%	272	68.0	60.0	72.0	50.0	74.0	69.0	70.0	71.0	77.0	$17,520	$1,551	$15,969
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1651 Mara Loma Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 674-6145	907	57	15.9	49.7%	495 (54.6%)	152 (16.8%)	152 (16.8%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (10.5%)	48.7	1171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%		49.9	1116^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.6%	55	55.0	67.0	53.0	72.0	60.0	70.0	53.0	69.0	48.0	$10,392	$610	$9,782
North County Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	6640 Old Dixie Hwy	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 794-1941	312	18	17.3	37.5%	201 (64.4%)	35 (11.2%)	62 (19.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	63.9	787^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.9%		53.2	1037^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.1%	250	71.0	83.0	54.0		80.0	87.0	42.0		62.0	$11,433	$247	$11,186
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1350 Wyoming Dr SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 345-4117	462	29	15.9	42.6%	212 (45.9%)	123 (26.6%)	79 (17.1%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.4%)	53.6	1058^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%		57	950^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.9%	108	62.0	68.0	59.0		61.0	60.0	59.0		64.0	$9,808	$857	$8,951
Dodgertown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4350 43rd Ave	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-4100	482	33	14.6	68.0%	57 (11.8%)	270 (56.0%)	120 (24.9%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	25.7	1773^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%		35.4	1490^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.0%	283	42.0	46.0	57.0		54.0	38.0	40.0		57.0	$13,342	$1,840	$11,502
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2175 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 956-5050	984	66	14.9	46.8%	407 (41.4%)	250 (25.4%)	225 (22.9%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (8.3%)	41.1	1373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%		45	1223^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.8%	150	64.0	53.0	58.0	65.0	68.0	45.0	41.0	69.0	49.0	$10,474	$633	$9,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Fellsmere Elementary School

Is Fellsmere Elementary School a good school?

Fellsmere Elementary School ranks 612^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Fellsmere Elementary School in?

Indian River

What schools do graduates of Fellsmere Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fellsmere Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Sebastian River High School

How many students attend Fellsmere Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 605 students attended Fellsmere Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fellsmere Elementary School?

Students at Fellsmere Elementary School are 83% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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