TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

885 S COURTENAY PKWY
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952

www.tropical.brevard.k12.fl.us

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

671

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	65
Black	16
Asian	11
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	2

White
518 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
65 (9.7 %)
Two or More
59 (8.8 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)454-1080
Website:	http://www.tropical.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	117
Grade 6	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	47.1%
Male	355	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)