INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY

INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDIAN RIVER school district, located in VERO BEACH, FL with about 487 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 35 teachers, INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY, located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Indian River County School District. As a dedicated neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in grades PK through 5. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the broader district.

Beyond its core academic instruction, INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently engages in initiatives to improve literacy and student engagement, aiming to prepare its pupils for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing individualized instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students have equitable access to quality educational opportunities within the Vero Beach area.

For more information, contact INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY at (772) 564-3390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 20TH ST SW
VERO BEACH, FL 32962-7136
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INDIAN RIVER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in VERO BEACH, FL with about 487 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDIAN RIVER
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
35
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 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 487 students

White
44.6%
Black or African American
26.1%
Hispanic/Latino
22.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
1.4%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.