- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Smyrna Beach, FL
Chisholm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002538
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in New Smyrna Beach · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192002538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Chisholm Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120192002538 · New Smyrna Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Chisholm Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chisholm 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 479
Chisholm Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Chisholm Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Elementary School compares
Chisholm 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Chisholm Elementary School is less 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 Chisholm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Elementary School
How many students attend Chisholm Elementary School?
Chisholm Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Smyrna Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Chisholm Elementary School?
46.6% of students at Chisholm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Elementary School?
Chisholm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Chisholm Elementary School rank among schools in New Smyrna Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Chisholm 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.