Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School's ranking?
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is ranked #1587 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School often compared to?
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golfview Elementary Magnet School, Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?
524 students attend Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School?
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School offer ?
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School part of?
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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