- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deland, FL
Blue Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002415
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Lake Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lake Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Blue Lake Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120192002415 · Deland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 12.8:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Blue Lake Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blue Lake 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 524
Blue Lake Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Blue Lake Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Lake Elementary School compares
Blue Lake Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 34.2%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Blue Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Lake 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Lake Elementary School?
Blue Lake Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower 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 Blue Lake Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Blue Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Lake Elementary School?
Blue Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Blue Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lake Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Deland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deland on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Blue Lake 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.