Elementary Schools in Indian River

The 17 elementary schools in the Indian River School District serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th, 6th, or 8th grade, and the district itself is a top-tier performer in Florida, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide.

Several schools stand out for exceptional performance. Osceola Magnet School is the highest-ranked traditional school, placing in the 95th percentile with outstanding test scores, including 91% proficiency in 3rd-grade ELA and 95% in 3rd and 4th-grade math. St. Peter's Academy shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping to the 98th percentile with near-perfect scores in 5th-grade science, ELA, and math, despite serving a 100% low-income population. The magnet schools—Liberty Magnet School, Rosewood Magnet School, and Osceola—are all top performers with low chronic absenteeism rates (11.9% to 17.5%). In contrast, Dodgertown Elementary School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 21st percentile with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (44.8%) and critically low test scores. Imagine At South Vero excels in advanced coursework, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (2.35%).

Key takeaways include that poverty is not a determinant of success, as St. Peter's Academy proves a high-poverty school can achieve exceptional results. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with low performance, with Dodgertown's high rate mirroring its low rankings. Spending per student varies widely, from $8,703 at Imagine At South Vero to $17,520 at Pelican Island Elementary School, but higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. The data reveals a significant achievement gap within the district, with magnet and charter schools outperforming some traditional public schools serving higher-poverty populations.