TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in MERRITT ISLAND, FL with about 796 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Brevard County School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local Merritt Island community.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to student growth, often utilizing a variety of resources and programs typical of the Brevard County district to enhance the classroom experience. Through its official presence and instructional approach, Tropical Elementary encourages active parent involvement and community collaboration to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education. Whether through core curriculum subjects or extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging atmosphere where students can develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (321) 454-1080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

885 S COURTENAY PKWY
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952-4984
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TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERRITT ISLAND, FL with about 796 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BREVARD
Total Students:
796
Teachers:
54
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 796 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.