FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDIAN RIVER school district, located in FELLSMERE, FL with about 584 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 46 teachers, FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 50 N Cypress St in Fellsmere, Florida, is a public school operating under the School District of Indian River County. Situated in a small, historic community, the school serves as a central hub for local families, providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the Indian River County School District, it follows the district’s broader academic standards and administrative policies, aiming to foster student growth through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is notable for its role in a community that values both its agricultural heritage and its growing diversity. Like other schools within the Indian River district, Fellsmere Elementary focuses on essential literacy, numeracy, and social development, while often implementing programs designed to address the specific needs of its student population, such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services. For those interested in the latest school calendars, district news, or specific academic programs, the official district website at [www.indianriverschools.org](http://www.indianriverschools.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

For more information, contact FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (772) 564-5970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 N CYPRESS ST
FELLSMERE, FL 32948-6612
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FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FELLSMERE, FL with about 584 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDIAN RIVER
Total Students:
584
Teachers:
46
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 584 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FELLSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.1%
White
12.2%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.