University Park Elementary School

Summary:

University Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Melbourne, Florida, with a student population of 484 and part of the Brevard County school district.

While University Park Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (39.46%) and Hispanic (11.98%) students, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests compared to the Brevard County and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 22% to 51%, while the county and state averages were significantly higher, ranging from 53% to 67%. Additionally, University Park Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 35.6% to 47.3%, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.16% to 76.24%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, despite spending more per student, ranging from $11,775 to $13,834 per year, than the nearby charter schools, such as Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science, and Educational Horizons Charter, which spend between $8,434 and $10,518 per student, University Park Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support its student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 500 W University Blvd
       Melbourne, FL  32901


(321) 723-2566

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
2063rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,367 Help


Students who attend University Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stone Magnet Middle School
High:    Melbourne Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.5%
African American:
39.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University Park Elementary School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 64th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at University Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), African American (39.5%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Park Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 24th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Park Elementary School is $12,367, which is the 14th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

University Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.56 130th 199 34.7%
2005 56.60 118th 202 41.6%
2006 56.39 751st 1688 55.5%
2007 42.22 1094th 1786 38.7%
2008 35.33 1238th 1789 30.8%
2009 29.00 1416th 1847 23.3%
2010 33.75 1364th 1919 28.9%
2011 27.84 1535th 1985 22.7%
2012 22.55 1604th 1984 19.2%
2013 15.02 1838th 2029 9.4%
2014 18.57 1786th 2064 13.5%
2016 26.23 1596th 2087 23.5%
2017 16.41 1880th 2112 11.0%
2018 25.92 1637th 2118 22.7%
2019 14.10 1973rd 2182 9.6%
2021 15.41 1971st 2247 12.3%
2022 24.56 1710th 2219 22.9%
2023 24.25 1765th 2240 21.2%
2024 14.07 2063rd 2256 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for University Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 167 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 409 193 7 10 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1990 392 199 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1991 357 275 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1992 337 297 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 307 282 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 262 274 11 19 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 284 248 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1996 284 248 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1997 285 261 12 21 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1998 262 226 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 302 245 15 36 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 294 220 26 38 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 306 221 18 39 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 291 170 11 58 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 291 170 11 58 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 299 179 16 57 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 269 175 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 289 174 25 67 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 266 170 30 82 2 n/a n/a 43 593
2008 246 169 30 57 2 n/a n/a 49 553
2009 246 186 21 61 2 n/a n/a 53 569
2010 222 180 22 45 0 n/a n/a 47 516
2011 199 184 14 81 0 0 40 0 518
2012 248 204 10 83 1 0 41 0 587
2013 273 213 8 83 1 0 51 0 629
2014 321 233 8 69 1 1 43 0 676
2015 306 221 7 64 0 0 37 0 635
2016 296 218 6 60 0 0 39 0 619
2017 255 211 7 45 1 0 27 0 546
2018 228 199 7 43 2 0 34 0 513
2019 210 173 6 48 2 0 34 0 473
2020 210 190 2 40 1 0 37 0 480
2021 188 156 5 53 2 0 28 0 432
2022 186 181 3 57 0 0 40 0 467
2023 196 191 4 58 1 0 34 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 38.0 14.6 32.1
1989 621 43.0 14.4 44
1990 611 40.0 15.2 48.3
1991 653 43.0 15.1 46.2
1992 651 41.0 15.8 42.9
1993 607 39.0 15.6 59.1
1994 569 39.0 14.6 64.5
1995 559 38.0 14.7 63.7
1996 559 38.0 14.7 63.7
1997 580 44.0 13.2 62.1
1998 523 43.0 12.2 58.9
1999 601 40.0 15.0 75.9
2000 579 36.0 16.1 70.1
2001 584 37.0 15.8 71.6
2002 531 37.0 14.4 70.2
2003 531 37.0 14.4 70.2
2004 553 41.0 13.5 73.6
2005 531 43.0 12.3 69.1
2006 556 44.0 12.6 63.1
2007 593 43.0 13.8 65.1
2008 553 43.0 12.9 69.4
2009 569 47.8 12.9 75.6
2010 516 43.0 12.0 85.5
2011 518 44.0 11.7 81.7
2012 587 47.0 12.4 82.1
2013 629 51.0 12.3 85.1
2014 676 52.0 13.0 81.5
2015 635 51.0 12.4 85.8
2016 619 49.0 12.6 86.9
2017 546 47.0 11.6 87.9
2018 513 41.0 12.5 82.1
2019 473 36.0 13.1 87.3
2020 480 40.0 12.0 86
2021 432 34.0 12.7 73.8
2022 467 38.0 12.2 72.2
2023 484 34.0 14.2 76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 38.0 14.6 32.1
1989 621 43.0 14.4 44
1990 611 40.0 15.2 48.3
1991 653 43.0 15.1 46.2
1992 651 41.0 15.8 42.9
1993 607 39.0 15.6 59.1
1994 569 39.0 14.6 64.5
1995 559 38.0 14.7 63.7
1996 559 38.0 14.7 63.7
1997 580 44.0 13.2 62.1
1998 523 43.0 12.2 58.9
1999 601 40.0 15.0 75.9
2000 579 36.0 16.1 70.1
2001 584 37.0 15.8 71.6
2002 531 37.0 14.4 70.2
2003 531 37.0 14.4 70.2
2004 553 41.0 13.5 73.6
2005 531 43.0 12.3 69.1
2006 556 44.0 12.6 63.1
2007 593 43.0 13.8 65.1
2008 553 43.0 12.9 69.4
2009 569 47.8 12.9 75.6
2010 516 43.0 12.0 85.5
2011 518 44.0 11.7 81.7
2012 587 47.0 12.4 82.1
2013 629 51.0 12.3 85.1
2014 676 52.0 13.0 81.5
2015 635 51.0 12.4 85.8
2016 619 49.0 12.6 86.9
2017 546 47.0 11.6 87.9
2018 513 41.0 12.5 82.1
2019 473 36.0 13.1 87.3
2020 480 40.0 12.0 86
2021 432 34.0 12.7 73.8
2022 467 38.0 12.2 72.2
2023 484 34.0 14.2 76.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,885 (15.6%) $10,206 (84.4%) $12,091
2019 $1,789 (15.3%) $9,868 (84.7%) $11,656
2020 $1,530 (13.0%) $10,245 (87.0%) $11,775
2021 $2,373 (19.1%) $10,041 (80.9%) $12,414
2022 $3,883 (28.1%) $9,951 (71.9%) $13,834
2023 $3,350 (27.1%) $9,018 (72.9%) $12,367

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1973rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1765th of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Park Elementary School)4039
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary School)2029
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Park Elementary School)3836
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary School)3952
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Park Elementary School)3650
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary School)3725
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (University Park Elementary School)3522
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Park Elementary School)3136
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary School)3345
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students473484
 2.3%
African American173191
 10.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic4858
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White210196
 6.7%
Two or More Races3434
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.3%76.2%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about University Park Elementary School

University Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended University Park Elementary School.

Students who attend University Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stone Magnet Middle School
High : Melbourne Senior High School

Students at University Park Elementary School are 40% White, 39% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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