North County Charter School

Q: Is North County Charter School a good school?

North County Charter School ranks 1099 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North County Charter School is an elementary school located in Vero Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 260. The school is part of the Indian River District, which is ranked 13th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North County Charter School has a higher percentage of white students (73.85%) compared to the surrounding schools, it has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in 2019-2020 to 21.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Indian River District and Florida state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.69%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Beachland Elementary School and Pelican Island Elementary School.

Despite having higher spending per student, which has increased from $6,126 in 2019-2020 to $10,752 in 2022-2023, North County Charter School's statewide ranking has dropped from 374 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,099 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. These findings suggest that the school may benefit from focusing on strategies to improve attendance, address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, and align its curriculum and instruction to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

6640 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32967

(772) 794-1941

District: Indian River

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,752

Student/teacher ratio: 130.5

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

16.1%

African American:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North County Charter School ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.69. (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 (67.4%), Hispanic (16.1%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North County Charter School is 130.5. 13 elementary schools in the Indian River School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North County Charter School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North County Charter School is $10,752. 12 elementary schools in the Indian River School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North County Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Indian River:

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

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Rank History for North County Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	79.10	318^th	1688	81.2%
2007	79.60	318^th	1786	82.2%
2008	79.30	330^th	1789	81.6%
2009	67.61	595^th	1847	67.8%
2010	71.12	541^st	1919	71.8%
2011	72.42	538^th	1985	72.9%
2012	72.95	516^th	1984	74.0%
2013	62.60	733^rd	2029	63.9%
2014	75.30	455^th	2064	78.0%
2016	85.98	240^th	2087	88.5%
2017	76.75	454^th	2112	78.5%
2018	80.84	382^nd	2118	82.0%
2019	81.14	374^th	2182	82.9%
2021	78.60	462^nd	2247	79.4%
2022	62.40	793^rd	2219	64.3%
2023	53.62	1001^st	2240	55.3%
2024	49.69	1099^th	2256	51.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Son been going to NCCS for the last 4 years and we absolutely love everything about NCCS . Couldn't ask for a better school , very luck and blessed to be part of this family of amazing staff and children . Close Quote

Enrollment information for North County Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	27	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2000	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
2001	62	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2002	67	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2003	67	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2004	63	3	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2005	61	5	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2006	60	1	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2007	53	1	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	1	99
2008	45	7	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2009	51	1	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	3	91
2010	78	11	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2011	77	20	1	45	0	0	3	0	146
2012	110	27	2	56	0	1	2	0	198
2013	135	30	4	50	0	1	5	0	225
2014	144	41	5	56	1	1	8	0	256
2015	165	38	4	55	1	0	10	0	273
2016	196	39	4	65	1	0	16	0	321
2017	222	38	4	68	0	0	15	0	347
2018	223	39	2	75	0	0	9	0	348
2019	229	39	3	65	0	0	8	0	344
2020	242	40	3	63	0	0	6	0	354
2021	232	37	1	56	0	0	7	0	333
2022	254	38	1	49	0	0	9	0	351
2023	192	24	2	36	0	0	6	0	260
2024	176	28	6	42	0	0	9	0	261

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 North County Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	27	0.0	0.0	63
2000	33	0.0	0.0	45.5
2001	68	0.0	0.0	57.4
2002	81	0.0	n/a	16
2003	81	0.0	n/a	16
2004	90	5.0	18.0	18.9
2005	102	5.0	20.4	23.5
2006	94	6.0	15.7	31.9
2007	99	6.0	16.5	61.2
2008	106	4.0	26.5	11.3
2009	91	6.0	16.5	46.6
2010	133	7.0	19.0	49.6
2011	146	n/a	n/a	56.8
2012	198	n/a	n/a	55.1
2013	225	1.0	225.0	54.7
2014	256	n/a	n/a	27
2015	273	n/a	n/a	36.6
2016	321	18.0	17.8	38.9
2017	347	20.0	17.3	35.4
2018	348	21.0	16.5	53.4
2019	344	20.0	17.2	34
2020	354	16.0	22.1	34.2
2021	333	19.0	17.5	38.1
2022	351	19.0	18.4	47.9
2023	260	15.0	17.3	52.7
2024	261	2.0	130.5	39.8

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 North County Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	27	0.0	0.0	63
2000	33	0.0	0.0	45.5
2001	68	0.0	0.0	57.4
2002	81	0.0	n/a	16
2003	81	0.0	n/a	16
2004	90	5.0	18.0	18.9
2005	102	5.0	20.4	23.5
2006	94	6.0	15.7	31.9
2007	99	6.0	16.5	61.2
2008	106	4.0	26.5	11.3
2009	91	6.0	16.5	46.6
2010	133	7.0	19.0	49.6
2011	146	n/a	n/a	56.8
2012	198	n/a	n/a	55.1
2013	225	1.0	225.0	54.7
2014	256	n/a	n/a	27
2015	273	n/a	n/a	36.6
2016	321	18.0	17.8	38.9
2017	347	20.0	17.3	35.4
2018	348	21.0	16.5	53.4
2019	344	20.0	17.2	34
2020	354	16.0	22.1	34.2
2021	333	19.0	17.5	38.1
2022	351	19.0	18.4	47.9
2023	260	15.0	17.3	52.7
2024	261	2.0	130.5	39.8

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 North County Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$87 (1.6%)	$5,525 (98.4%)	$5,612
2019	$643 (9.0%)	$6,487 (91.0%)	$7,130
2020	$114 (1.9%)	$6,013 (98.2%)	$6,126
2021	$170 (2.4%)	$6,958 (97.6%)	$7,128
2022	$880 (11.5%)	$6,748 (88.5%)	$7,628
2023	$1,904 (17.7%)	$8,847 (82.3%)	$10,752

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North County Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 374^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1001^st of 2240 Elementary schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North County Charter School)	80	59	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	60	58	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North County Charter School)	81	76	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	64	67	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North County Charter School)	78	61	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	61	61
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North County Charter School)	81	43	38%
4th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	64	62	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North County Charter School)	71	63	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)	54	57	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North County Charter School)	61	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (North County Charter School)	64	57	7%
5th Grade Science (Indian River)	53	59	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	260	24.4%
African American	39	24	38.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	65	36	44.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	192	16.2%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34%	52.7%	18.7%

Schools Near North County Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North County Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	6640 Old Dixie Hwy	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 794-1941	261	2	130.5	39.8%	176 (67.4%)	28 (10.7%)	42 (16.1%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	49.7	1099^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.3%		53.6	1001^st of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%	98	56.0	40.0	57.0	62.0	54.0	49.0	54.0	$10,752	$1,904	$8,847
Dodgertown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4350 43rd Ave	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-4100	519	30	17.3	74.8%	88 (17.0%)	272 (52.4%)	121 (23.3%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.0%)	19.1	1930^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.5%		30.9	1589^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.1%	341	41.0	25.0	38.0	35.0	36.0	37.0	48.0	$11,743	$1,711	$10,032
St. Peter's Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	4250 38th Ave	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 562-1963	92	0	15.7	100.0%	3 (3.3%)	45 (48.9%)	43 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	39.1	1368^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.4%		82.6	351^st of 2240 public elementary schools	84.3%	1017	50.0	29.0	43.0	75.0	35.0	50.0	50.0	$13,165	$3,436	$9,730
Liberty Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	6850 81st St	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	Yes	No	No	(772) 564-5300	539	37	14.5	42.5%	321 (59.6%)	68 (12.6%)	111 (20.6%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	89.4	199^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.2%		84.4	300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%	101	81.0	74.0	72.0	77.0	79.0	83.0	73.0	$10,975	$614	$10,361
Pelican Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1355 Schumann Dr	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-6500	346	25	13.8	69.9%	197 (56.9%)	62 (17.9%)	61 (17.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.6%)	59.7	869^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.5%		54.5	982^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.2%	113	68.0	61.0	45.0	64.0	79.0	26.0	59.0	$16,073	$2,101	$13,973
Beachland Elementary School	Public	K-5	3350 Indian River Dr E	Vero Beach	32963	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-3300	492	32	15.3	41.1%	292 (59.3%)	60 (12.2%)	109 (22.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.5%)	83.1	335^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.2%		78.7	434^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.6%	99	83.0	67.0	69.0	87.0	73.0	56.0	78.0	$11,137	$793	$10,343
Exceptional Student Education	Public	PK, KG-5	1426 19th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-5944	44	0		6.8%	24 (54.5%)	8 (18.2%)	11 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Rosewood Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3850 16th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	Yes	No	No	(772) 564-3840	541	36	15.0	51.9%	297 (54.9%)	121 (22.4%)	66 (12.2%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.9%)	91.6	124^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.5%		87.5	231^st of 2240 public elementary schools	89.7%	107	80.0	84.0	78.0	86.0	89.0	70.0	73.0	$10,900	$738	$10,162
Treasure Coast Elementary School	Public	K-5	8955 85th St	Sebastian	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 978-8500	679	39	17.4	53.8%	438 (64.5%)	58 (8.5%)	144 (21.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	84.9	302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	86.6%		81.4	377^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.2%	75	64.0	73.0	68.0	73.0	85.0	76.0	80.0	$10,657	$1,571	$9,085
Vero Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1770 12th St	Vero Beach	32960	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-4550	610	40	15.2	75.1%	215 (35.2%)	145 (23.8%)	175 (28.7%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.5%)	42.3	1285^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.0%		37.9	1389^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.0%	104	45.0	53.0	45.0	55.0	59.0	54.0	40.0	$12,980	$1,931	$11,049

Frequently Asked Questions about North County Charter School

Is North County Charter School a good school?

North County Charter School ranks 1099^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North County Charter School?

Students at North County Charter School are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is North County Charter School in?

Indian River

How many students attend North County Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended North County Charter School.

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