CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mcauliffe.brevard.k12.fl.us

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Brevard Public Schools district. Named in honor of the teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe, who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle *Challenger* disaster, the school maintains a strong connection to the local heritage of Florida’s Space Coast. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive primary education, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and active community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school utilizes its official website to keep families informed about educational resources, extracurricular programs, and district-wide policies. By aligning with Brevard Public Schools' initiatives, Christa McAuliffe Elementary strives to bridge the gap between foundational education and the technological aspirations associated with its namesake's legacy.

621

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	151
Black	112
Asian	6
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (47.3 %)
Hispanic
151 (24.3 %)
Black
112 (18.0 %)
Two or More
57 (9.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)768-0465
Website:	http://www.mcauliffe.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 39

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	46.1%
Male	335	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)