Sebastian Elementary School

Summary:

Sebastian Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sebastian, Florida, serving 329 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Indian River School District, which is ranked 13th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Sebastian Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (27.36%) and Hispanic (14.89%) students. However, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 28.8% to 31.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. While the school's test scores are generally above the state average, they are lower than the district and some nearby schools, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 67%, compared to 63% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, Sebastian Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.18% to 74.23% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,411 to $14,095 in recent years, and the low student-teacher ratio, Sebastian Elementary School's academic performance is not commensurate with these resources, suggesting that factors beyond funding and staffing may be influencing student outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 1,124 out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 373 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Compared to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Rosewood Magnet School, Beachland Elementary School, and Liberty Magnet School, Sebastian Elementary School's academic performance lags behind, suggesting that addressing the school's challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, could be crucial for improving its overall performance and ranking within the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Sebastian Blvd
       Sebastian, FL  32958


(772) 978-8200

District: Indian River

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,095 Help


Students who attend Sebastian Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sebastian River Middle School
High:    Sebastian River High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
27.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sebastian Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Sebastian Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), African American (27.4%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sebastian Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sebastian Elementary School is $14,095, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Indian River School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sebastian Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Indian River:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River 13th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sebastian Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.81 657th 1688 61.1%
2007 54.43 861st 1786 51.8%
2008 56.81 814th 1789 54.5%
2009 44.89 1082nd 1847 41.4%
2010 58.76 842nd 1919 56.1%
2011 57.06 908th 1985 54.3%
2012 59.93 798th 1984 59.8%
2013 50.55 986th 2029 51.4%
2014 38.04 1305th 2064 36.8%
2016 36.29 1355th 2087 35.1%
2017 35.32 1368th 2112 35.2%
2018 47.30 1124th 2118 46.9%
2019 43.58 1230th 2182 43.6%
2021 30.09 1566th 2247 30.3%
2022 42.04 1266th 2219 42.9%
2023 66.10 714th 2240 68.1%
2024 81.15 373rd 2256 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sebastian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 40 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 405 38 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 432 39 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 496 70 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 549 71 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1993 578 83 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 602 84 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 561 88 2 13 3 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 561 88 2 13 3 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 563 79 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 557 78 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 554 79 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 552 87 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 554 81 9 30 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 454 67 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 454 67 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 507 63 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 537 86 5 32 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 556 86 3 37 2 n/a n/a 0 684
2007 438 76 8 33 1 n/a n/a 22 578
2008 416 78 7 24 1 n/a n/a 28 554
2009 411 68 11 44 3 n/a n/a 15 552
2010 400 63 11 60 4 n/a n/a 28 566
2011 367 66 9 48 4 0 20 0 514
2012 351 77 9 49 5 0 16 0 507
2013 362 64 9 47 1 0 19 0 502
2014 367 79 8 52 1 0 24 0 531
2015 344 77 5 51 0 1 30 0 508
2016 336 98 3 53 0 0 30 0 520
2017 317 114 5 50 0 0 23 0 509
2018 280 97 6 47 0 0 29 0 459
2019 244 91 6 34 0 0 26 0 401
2020 245 103 4 29 0 0 23 0 404
2021 192 91 4 23 0 0 16 0 326
2022 191 108 2 35 0 0 16 0 352
2023 173 90 4 49 0 0 13 0 329

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 Sebastian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.0 17.4 31.6
1989 454 23.0 19.7 32.2
1990 479 28.0 17.1 28.4
1991 577 32.0 18.0 37.4
1992 635 32.0 19.8 13.1
1993 678 36.0 18.8 39.7
1994 699 37.0 18.9 39.8
1995 667 36.0 18.5 37.6
1996 667 36.0 18.5 37.6
1997 661 34.0 19.4 38.6
1998 651 31.0 21.0 36.6
1999 658 33.0 19.9 44.5
2000 662 42.0 15.8 45.2
2001 674 40.0 16.9 50.3
2002 545 23.0 23.7 49.5
2003 545 23.0 23.7 49.5
2004 605 39.0 15.5 47.3
2005 660 42.0 15.7 51.1
2006 684 47.0 14.6 48.7
2007 578 41.0 14.1 48.2
2008 554 38.0 14.6 47.3
2009 552 40.0 14.9 58.5
2010 566 38.5 14.7 63.9
2011 514 39.0 13.1 61.1
2012 507 33.8 15.0 62.3
2013 502 32.0 15.6 60.2
2014 531 36.0 14.7 68.2
2015 508 34.0 14.9 69.7
2016 520 42.0 12.3 74.4
2017 509 46.0 11.0 74.5
2018 459 41.0 11.1 71.5
2019 401 27.0 14.8 71.1
2020 404 29.0 13.9 70.5
2021 326 27.0 12.0 74.2
2022 352 27.0 13.0 68.2
2023 329 25.0 13.1 72.3

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 Sebastian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.0 17.4 31.6
1989 454 23.0 19.7 32.2
1990 479 28.0 17.1 28.4
1991 577 32.0 18.0 37.4
1992 635 32.0 19.8 13.1
1993 678 36.0 18.8 39.7
1994 699 37.0 18.9 39.8
1995 667 36.0 18.5 37.6
1996 667 36.0 18.5 37.6
1997 661 34.0 19.4 38.6
1998 651 31.0 21.0 36.6
1999 658 33.0 19.9 44.5
2000 662 42.0 15.8 45.2
2001 674 40.0 16.9 50.3
2002 545 23.0 23.7 49.5
2003 545 23.0 23.7 49.5
2004 605 39.0 15.5 47.3
2005 660 42.0 15.7 51.1
2006 684 47.0 14.6 48.7
2007 578 41.0 14.1 48.2
2008 554 38.0 14.6 47.3
2009 552 40.0 14.9 58.5
2010 566 38.5 14.7 63.9
2011 514 39.0 13.1 61.1
2012 507 33.8 15.0 62.3
2013 502 32.0 15.6 60.2
2014 531 36.0 14.7 68.2
2015 508 34.0 14.9 69.7
2016 520 42.0 12.3 74.4
2017 509 46.0 11.0 74.5
2018 459 41.0 11.1 71.5
2019 401 27.0 14.8 71.1
2020 404 29.0 13.9 70.5
2021 326 27.0 12.0 74.2
2022 352 27.0 13.0 68.2
2023 329 25.0 13.1 72.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sebastian Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $688 (6.5%) $9,964 (93.5%) $10,652
2019 $938 (9.1%) $9,421 (90.9%) $10,360
2020 $798 (7.7%) $9,614 (92.3%) $10,411
2021 $1,867 (14.6%) $10,935 (85.4%) $12,802
2022 $1,844 (14.5%) $10,856 (85.5%) $12,702
2023 $1,942 (13.8%) $12,154 (86.2%) $14,095

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sebastian Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1230th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 714th of 2240 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sebastian Elementary School)4340
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)6058
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sebastian Elementary School)5951
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian River)6467
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sebastian Elementary School)5354
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)6161
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sebastian Elementary School)4656
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)6462
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sebastian Elementary School)5827
 31%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)5457
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sebastian Elementary School)6447
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sebastian Elementary School)5153
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Indian River)5359
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401329
 18%
African American9190
 1.1%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic3449
 44.1%
Pacific Islander00
White244173
 29.1%
Two or More Races2613
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.1%72.3%
 1.3%


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Students who attend Sebastian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sebastian River Middle School
High : Sebastian River High School

Sebastian Elementary School ranks 373rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sebastian Elementary School are 53% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Sebastian Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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