Indian River Academy vs Vero Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River Academy
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Vero Beach Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Indian River Academy Vero Beach, Florida | Vero Beach Elementary School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1375 of 2,187 | #1642 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23179 of 50,301 | #28125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 45.7).
- •Indian River Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Indian River Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Indian River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Vero Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Vero Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 444.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indian River Academy better than Vero Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River Academy ranks higher (52.8 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Indian River Academy and Vero Beach Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Academy: 444. Vero Beach Elementary School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Academy and Vero Beach Elementary School rank in Florida?
Indian River Academy is 1375th of 2,187 and Vero Beach Elementary School is 1642nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).