- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewater, FL
Edgewater Public School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewater Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001988
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewater Public School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 439
- students enrolled
Edgewater Public School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Edgewater Public School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120192001988 · Edgewater, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Edgewater Public School shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edgewater Public 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 439
Edgewater Public School
439 students
What this shows Edgewater Public School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewater Public School compares
Edgewater Public School is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Edgewater Public School is less 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 Edgewater Public 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 Edgewater Public 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewater Public School
How many students attend Edgewater Public School?
Edgewater Public School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewater Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewater Public School is 10.2:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% 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 Edgewater Public School?
62.1% of students at Edgewater Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewater Public School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewater Public School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Edgewater, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewater Public School?
Edgewater Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Edgewater Public 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.