- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Deltona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deltona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120081002605
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deltona Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deltona Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Deltona Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120081002605 · Spring Hill, FL Other · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Deltona Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deltona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Deltona Elementary School
854 students
What this shows Deltona Elementary School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deltona Elementary School compares
Deltona 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
34.7%
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
$10,856
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 854 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Deltona Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deltona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deltona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deltona Elementary School
How many students attend Deltona Elementary School?
Deltona Elementary School has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deltona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deltona 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 Deltona Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Deltona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deltona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deltona Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deltona Elementary School?
Deltona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Deltona Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Deltona Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Deltona Elementary School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.