- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ormond Beach, FL
Beachside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beachside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001996
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beachside Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Ormond Beach · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beachside Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beachside Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ormond Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+155 students YoY
Beachside Elementary School grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+27.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+155 students YoY 120192001996 · Ormond Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 16.7:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Beachside Elementary School grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+27.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beachside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 618
Beachside Elementary School
618 students
What this shows Beachside Elementary School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beachside Elementary School compares
Beachside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Beachside Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beachside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beachside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beachside Elementary School
How many students attend Beachside Elementary School?
Beachside Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ormond Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), up 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beachside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beachside Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beachside Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Beachside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beachside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beachside Elementary School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Ormond Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beachside Elementary School?
Beachside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beachside Elementary School rank among schools in Ormond Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Beachside Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ormond Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ormond Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Beachside Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.