HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.andersen.brevard.k12.fl.us

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School, located in Rockledge, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Brevard Public Schools district. Situated on S. Fiske Blvd, the school is named after the renowned Danish author and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. As part of the Brevard County system, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while focusing on building a strong educational foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rockledge community and places a significant focus on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school provides families with resources for academic support, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a welcoming campus culture, Hans Christian Andersen Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

567

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	86
Black	111
Asian	5
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (52.4 %)
Black
111 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
86 (15.2 %)
Two or More
67 (11.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
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)633-3610
Website:	http://www.andersen.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 2

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	90
Grade 6	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49%
Male	289	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)