VOLUSIA

DELAND, Florida — 89 schools

63,365
Total Enrollment
89
Schools
$11,697
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

VOLUSIA operates 89 public schools serving 63,365 students, placing it among the larger districts in Florida. The school portfolio breaks down into 64 other, 12 middle, 10 high, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 61,806 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Volusia County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,697 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.1% local, 34.5% state, and 18.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $54,937 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #40 of 67 in Florida against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 12 of 89 schools offering Advanced Placement (136 AP courses district-wide), a 385.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.2% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% African American across the district's schools.

VOLUSIA school enrollment varies 2936× across entities

VOLUSIA school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 2,936 students (highest), a spread of 2,935 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

VOLUSIA has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

VOLUSIA student-counselor ratio is 385:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

VOLUSIA chronic absenteeism rate is 39.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.5%
Federal
34.5%
State
47.1%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
40 / 67
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Volusia County county, where this district is located.

$1,205
Studio/mo
$1,385
1 BR/mo
$1,700
2 BR/mo
$2,241
3 BR/mo
$2,429
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,937
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 89 schools in VOLUSIA.

White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 18.8%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12 / 89
Schools with AP
136 AP courses total
385.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in VOLUSIA

School Enrollment
Deland High School
2,936
University High School
2,855
Spruce Creek High School
2,576
Mainland High School
1,964
Deltona High School
1,716
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687
Pine Ridge High School
1,648
Seabreeze High School
1,587
River Springs Middle School
1,218
Atlantic High School
1,209
Silver Sands Middle School
1,199
Deltona Middle School
1,132
Creekside Middle School
1,120
Burns Science and Technology Charter School
Charter
1,099
Deland Middle School
1,059
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School
1,044
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
1,036
Ormond Beach Middle School
1,007
Campbell Middle School
962
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
Charter
947
Galaxy Middle School
939
Heritage Middle School
932
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
922
South Daytona Elementary School
794
Manatee Cove Elementary School
787
Freedom Elementary School
786
George W. Marks Elementary School
780
Debary Elementary School
780
Westside Elementary School
774
Richard Milburn Academy
Charter
771
Cypress Creek Elementary School
761
Pine Trail Elementary School
737
Deltona Lakes Elementary School
731
Timbercrest Elementary School
730
Citrus Grove Elementary School
729
Spruce Creek Elementary School
726
Palm Terrace Elementary School
697
Spirit Elementary School
691
Pathways Elementary School
667
Southwestern Middle School
664
Discovery Elementary School
653
Tomoka Elementary School
652
Beachside Elementary School
618
Horizon Elementary School
618
Sweetwater Elementary School
617
Indian River Elementary School
614
Holly Hill School
601
Turie T. Small Elementary School
597
Orange City Elementary School
594
Forest Lake Elementary School
571
Pride Elementary School
568
Enterprise Elementary School
544
Pierson Elementary School
534
Champion Elementary School
533
Woodward Avenue Elementary School
532
Sugar Mill Elementary School
526
Blue Lake Elementary School
524
Osteen Elementary School
523
Chisholm Elementary School
479
Volusia Pines Elementary School
477
Volusia Online Learning-Flvs (Franchise)
442
Edgewater Public School
439
Friendship Elementary School
429
Sunrise Elementary School
428
Read-Pattillo Elementary School
369
Ormond Beach Elementary School
363
Louise S. Mcinnis Elementary School
358
Port Orange Elementary School
346
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
342
The Reading Edge Academy
Charter
328
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
270
Coronado Beach Elementary School
242
Samsula Academy
Charter
151
The Chiles Academy
Charter
90
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
70
Highbanks Learning Center
51
Hospital Homebound
49
Riverview Learning Center
47
Ese Related Services
37
Pace Center for Girls
30
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
28
Amikids Volusia
22
Legacy Scholars Academy
22
Dept. of Corrections Educational Program
19
Easter Seals Child Development Center Daytona Beach
Charter
19
Stewart Treatment Center
18
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
13
Halifax Behavioral Services
9
Pk Child Care Program
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in VOLUSIA?

VOLUSIA has 89 schools, including 10 high, 12 middle, 64 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 63,365 students.

How much does VOLUSIA spend per student?

VOLUSIA spends $11,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #40 in Florida.

What is the average teacher salary in VOLUSIA?

The average teacher salary in VOLUSIA is $54,937 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near VOLUSIA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Volusia County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of VOLUSIA?

VOLUSIA students are 49.2% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% African American, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 89 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for VOLUSIA?

VOLUSIA has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #40 out of 67 districts in Florida. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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