Overview
GARDENDALE SEPARATE DAY SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 0–12 in MERRITT ISLAND, Florida. The school enrolls 62 students. It is part of the BREVARD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
3.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictBREVARD
County12009
CityMERRITT ISLAND
ZIP32953
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120015004059
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment62
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian35.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)