UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

500 W UNIVERSITY BLVD
MELBOURNE, FL 32901

www.upark.brevard.k12.fl.us

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

University Park Elementary School, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Brevard Public Schools district. Situated near the Florida Institute of Technology, the school is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to meet diverse learning needs.

In addition to its academic focus, University Park Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a collaborative atmosphere for student growth. The school utilizes its location to provide a stable learning environment, often integrating local resources to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a focus on social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

529

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	66
Black	213
Asian	6
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Black
213 (40.3%)
White
195 (36.9%)
Hispanic
66 (12.5%)
Two or More
48 (9.1%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)723-2566
Website:	http://www.upark.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	93
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.9%
Male	281	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)