Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

Summary:

Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Merritt Island, Florida, serving 506 students in grades K-6 and part of the Brevard County school district, which is ranked 22nd out of 68 districts in the state.

Robert L. Stevenson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. The school's students significantly outperform state and Brevard district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with 76-89% of students proficient or better compared to 53-59% for the district and state. The school also stands out in science, with 97% of 5th graders proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages of 58% and 53%, respectively. While the student population is predominantly White, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like Cambridge Elementary Magnet School, Endeavour Elementary School, and Emma Jewel Charter Academy, Robert L. Stevenson Elementary stands out as a consistently high-performing institution, with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite its exceptional academic performance, the school spends between $7,165 and $8,971 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of some nearby schools, indicating efficient resource allocation.

Detail:

Public K-6

1450 Martin Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32952

(321) 454-3550

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,971

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 506

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is 17.4. 58 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is $8,971. 62 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	93.91	14^th	199	93.0%
2005	97.14	5^th	202	97.5%
2006	97.68	5^th	1688	99.7%
2007	97.93	2^nd	1786	99.9%
2008	97.54	2^nd	1789	99.9%
2009	97.64	2^nd	1847	99.9%
2010	97.70	3^rd	1919	99.8%
2011	96.91	5^th	1985	99.7%
2012	98.58	4^th	1984	99.8%
2013	98.14	7^th	2029	99.7%
2014	98.51	5^th	2064	99.8%
2016	98.65	6^th	2087	99.7%
2017	98.63	6^th	2112	99.7%
2018	97.48	13^th	2118	99.4%
2019	96.59	18^th	2182	99.2%
2021	97.41	11^th	2247	99.5%
2022	96.31	26^th	2219	98.8%
2023	94.50	53^rd	2240	97.6%
2024	94.61	59^th	2256	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 14, 2012

Horrible school!! It is more of a prison than it is a school. Don't be fooled by the high test scores either. The school forces any low performing student out prior to the 3rd grade FCAT's. Students are belitttled by the Principle on a daily basis. He, Mr. Corneau, singles out these little children in front of the other kids, and makes an example of them to scare the other kids to follow his laws. The school has a strict "closed door" policy and will not let visitors, parents, or anyone else into the school without being very, very carefully monitored.

It is the "School of the Arts" yet there is absolutely no artwork displayed throughout the school. They constantly are asking for money, but the funds they receive are not utilized to enhance the education of the children. I could go on for hours. The board of education is aware of the corruption at the school, but they choose to turn the other cheek to it.

I wanted to write this for the sake of any person who may be considering sending their child to Stevenson in the future. I've heard many people say that the parents who complain about this school simply have children who can't "keep up" academically. A more appropriate description should be that anyone, student or parent, who is a leader, should not attend this school. They do not want strong individuals. The school will break down your child and clone him or her to their beliefs. This looks good in quick observations, the hallways are quiet, the kids are all in line, and they all look the same. But if you listen carefully, and look hard enough, you will see tears in the children's eyes. You will also see entire classes being punished and humiliated because of the actions of one or two classmates. There is absolutely zero positive reinforcement. They simply bully, embarrass, and abuse the children in the school.

Please, look into other options for your child/children. You will be glad you did. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	125	18	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	152
2002	256	18	6	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
2003	256	18	6	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
2004	239	18	4	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	280
2005	239	14	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	270
2006	223	15	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2007	210	13	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	19	259
2008	332	20	12	26	2	n/a	n/a	35	427
2009	353	18	15	31	1	n/a	n/a	30	448
2010	337	28	30	55	0	n/a	n/a	13	463
2011	353	17	12	66	0	0	31	0	479
2012	353	20	16	55	0	0	40	0	484
2013	354	17	19	62	0	0	37	0	489
2014	343	20	17	61	0	0	44	0	485
2015	355	14	15	58	0	0	41	0	483
2016	374	12	16	50	2	1	34	0	489
2017	368	10	18	47	1	2	38	0	484
2018	374	10	22	42	1	3	43	0	495
2019	391	9	23	38	1	3	41	0	506
2020	405	7	21	35	1	1	34	0	504
2021	408	3	20	25	1	1	29	0	487
2022	427	4	18	25	1	1	22	0	498
2023	432	5	13	30	0	1	25	0	506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	152	0.0	0.0	33.6
2002	296	0.0	n/a	14.2
2003	296	0.0	n/a	14.2
2004	280	15.0	18.7	12.5
2005	270	18.0	15.0	16.3
2006	259	16.0	16.2	16.2
2007	259	17.0	15.2	9.2
2008	427	26.0	16.4	8.9
2009	448	29.3	16.6	11.2
2010	463	28.0	16.5	9.8
2011	479	30.6	15.6	10.6
2012	484	29.0	16.6	12.8
2013	489	29.0	16.8	13.3
2014	485	29.0	16.7	14.6
2015	483	28.0	17.2	15.5
2016	489	29.0	16.8	19.8
2017	484	29.0	16.6	17.6
2018	495	28.0	17.6	15.8
2019	506	30.0	16.8	15.2
2020	504	32.0	15.7	12.9
2021	487	32.0	15.2	18.3
2022	498	32.0	15.5	21.3
2023	506	29.0	17.4	21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	152	0.0	0.0	33.6
2002	296	0.0	n/a	14.2
2003	296	0.0	n/a	14.2
2004	280	15.0	18.7	12.5
2005	270	18.0	15.0	16.3
2006	259	16.0	16.2	16.2
2007	259	17.0	15.2	9.2
2008	427	26.0	16.4	8.9
2009	448	29.3	16.6	11.2
2010	463	28.0	16.5	9.8
2011	479	30.6	15.6	10.6
2012	484	29.0	16.6	12.8
2013	489	29.0	16.8	13.3
2014	485	29.0	16.7	14.6
2015	483	28.0	17.2	15.5
2016	489	29.0	16.8	19.8
2017	484	29.0	16.6	17.6
2018	495	28.0	17.6	15.8
2019	506	30.0	16.8	15.2
2020	504	32.0	15.7	12.9
2021	487	32.0	15.2	18.3
2022	498	32.0	15.5	21.3
2023	506	29.0	17.4	21.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$228 (3.5%)	$6,372 (96.5%)	$6,600
2019	$152 (2.3%)	$6,574 (97.7%)	$6,726
2020	$181 (2.5%)	$6,985 (97.5%)	$7,165
2021	$367 (4.9%)	$7,062 (95.1%)	$7,429
2022	$1,213 (14.4%)	$7,205 (85.6%)	$8,418
2023	$1,328 (14.8%)	$7,644 (85.2%)	$8,971

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	88	85	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	93	82	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	85	87	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	93	90	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	93	97	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	95	91	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	85	87	2%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	93	96	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School)	97	87	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	506
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	23	13	43.5%
Hispanic	38	30	21.1%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	391	432	10.5%
Two or More Races	41	25	39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.2%	21.3%	6.1%

Schools Near Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School	Public	K-6	1450 Martin Blvd	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-3550	506	29	17.4	21.3%	432 (85.4%)	5 (1.0%)	30 (5.9%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.9%)	94.6	59^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.5	53^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.6%	6	76.0	87.0	89.0	91.0			86.0	96.0	79.0	89.0			97.0				$8,971	$1,328	$7,644
Audubon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1201 N Banana River Dr	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 452-2085	450	34	13.2	57.8%	286 (63.6%)	28 (6.2%)	62 (13.8%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	52 (11.6%)	74.8	532^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.4%		58.3	880^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%	348	75.0	44.0	61.0	68.0			74.0	65.0	71.0	82.0			68.0				$12,606	$2,816	$9,790
Lewis Carroll Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Skyline Blvd	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 452-1234	626	41	15.1	38.0%	502 (80.2%)	13 (2.1%)	59 (9.4%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.4%)	83.1	337^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.1%		79.6	415^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.5%	78	76.0	60.0	73.0	82.0			77.0	63.0	68.0	94.0			72.0				$10,040	$1,430	$8,610
Mila Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	288 W Merritt Ave	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 454-1070	433	33	13.2	70.2%	210 (48.5%)	83 (19.2%)	69 (15.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	62 (14.3%)	23.9	1801^st of 2256 public elementary schools	20.2%		26.6	1691^st of 2240 public elementary schools	24.5%	110	39.0	33.0	26.0	57.0			42.0	39.0	32.0	51.0			43.0				$13,510	$3,233	$10,276
Tropical Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	885 S Courtenay Pkwy	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-1080	671	37	18.1	51.3%	518 (77.2%)	16 (2.4%)	65 (9.7%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (8.8%)	74	547^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.8%		79.1	427^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.9%	120	59.0	77.0	67.0	72.0			54.0	77.0	62.0	76.0			69.0				$9,333	$1,602	$7,731
Cape View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8440 Rosalind Ave	Cape Canaveral	32920	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 784-0284	305	24	12.7	60.7%	201 (65.9%)	15 (4.9%)	53 (17.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.2%)	40.4	1338^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.7%		42.5	1267^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.4%	71	53.0	54.0	38.0	55.0			59.0	58.0	44.0	43.0			41.0				$13,831	$2,657	$11,173
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2000 Cambridge Dr	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	Yes	(321) 633-3550	495	27	18.3	78.4%	102 (20.6%)	126 (25.5%)	223 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.7%)	21.9	1850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.0%		30	1609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.2%	241	22.0	37.0	32.0	38.0			31.0	39.0	45.0	36.0			56.0				$10,957	$2,748	$8,208
Endeavour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	905 Pineda St	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 633-3545	717	47	15.2	72.1%	71 (9.9%)	251 (35.0%)	345 (48.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.4%)	5.9	2213^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.9%		6.4	2186^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	27	28.0	18.0	21.0	26.0			26.0	29.0	23.0	23.0			22.0				$13,240	$4,656	$8,584
Emma Jewel Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Blake Ave	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 634-5462	341	17	20.2	83.0%	10 (2.9%)	269 (78.9%)	31 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.5%)	7.9	2192^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.8%		12.8	2086^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%	106	33.0	25.0	28.0	34.0	52.0	41.0	29.0	23.0	8.0	26.0	64.0	27.0	28.0	18.0	73.0	67.0	$11,424	$2,393	$9,030
Golfview Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1530 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	Yes	(321) 633-3570	441	32	13.7	74.1%	107 (24.3%)	184 (41.7%)	98 (22.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.7%)	24.5	1780^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		23	1803^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	19.5%	23	44.0	35.0	36.0	57.0			46.0	31.0	33.0	53.0			29.0				$12,500	$3,000	$9,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School

Is Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 59^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?

Students at Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School.

What district is Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School in?

Brevard

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