PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.indianriverschools.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pelican Island Elementary School, located in Sebastian, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Indian River County. The school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive and engaging learning environment. Guided by the district’s mission to provide high-quality educational experiences, the school focuses on fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for future success as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for being an active part of the Sebastian community, encouraging strong parent-teacher partnerships and community involvement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often supplemented by enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and modern technology integration to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Pelican Island Elementary aims to create a welcoming campus culture where children are encouraged to excel in a collaborative academic setting.

354

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	69
Black	71
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
190 (53.7%)
Black
71 (20.1%)
Hispanic
69 (19.5%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	INDIAN RIVER
Phone:	(772)564-6500
Website:	http://www.indianriverschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 62

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PELICAN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	39.8%
Male	213	60.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th