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EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER

1281 S WICKHAM RD, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904 · (321) 729-0786 · Brevard County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL137 STUDENTS
Enrollment
137
Elementary
DISTRICT 557 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
45 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
26
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
24
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
20
Grade 5
13
Grade 6
11
Student demographics
White
8461%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1511%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 38%
Black
1410%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 21%
Asian
1511%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
97%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6547%
Female
7253%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
84.5%
FL avg 56.7% . -2.8pp since 2023
Math
88.9%
FL avg 58.9% . -5.8pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of FL schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
85.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.7%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+21.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
137
+20 (+17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 7.8:1
% White
61%
was 70%
% Hispanic
11%
was 10%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
11%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER

EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER, a micro-enrollment elementary campus in WEST MELBOURNE, Florida, run under BREVARD, caters to 137 students, covering grades K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 77% leaner than the state mean of about 604.

Across the 109 schools in BREVARD (73,587 students total), EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER records that White students make up the majority at 61%. Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% Black, 7% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 73%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER records 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER tighter than the state norm the norm. About 33% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Brevard County (around 42%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER sits in the top 10% of Florida schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 64.7%; actual is 85.8%, +21.1 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the surrounding community, census data for Brevard County shows median household income runs about $78,476, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Brevard County runs 113 public schools (combined enrollment of about 73,587 students), of which EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER is one.

Nearest neighbor: W. MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE, around 0.8 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 53.6%.

EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER operates from a commuter-belt location. As a public charter, EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER has grew 17%, going from 117 students in 2018 to 137 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 70% to 61% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 7.8:1 in 2018 to 11.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Brevard County at a glance

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Population
632,780
Census ACS
Median income
$78,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
73,587 students

Quick facts

School name
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER
District
BREVARD
Address
1281 S WICKHAM RD, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Phone
(321) 729-0786
County
Brevard County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
137
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
45 (33%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120015003680
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER
What is the total enrollment at EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER?
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER enrolls approximately 137 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER serve?
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER?
Approximately 11.1:1 students per teacher at EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER.
What is the racial breakdown of students at EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER?
At EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER, the student body is approximately 61% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Black, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER public or private?
EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS CHARTER is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by BREVARD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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