Enrollment
9
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daytona Beach, FL
Halifax Behavioral Services
Federal NCES profile for Halifax Behavioral Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002972
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax Behavioral Services earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax Behavioral Services has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Behavioral Services ranks #5 of 14 schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192002972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halifax Behavioral Services compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Halifax Behavioral Services
Halifax Behavioral Services is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolling 9 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3:1, Halifax Behavioral Services is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 83% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Florida schools, with 9 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 59/100).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside Halifax Behavioral Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Halifax Behavioral Services compares
Halifax Behavioral Services on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 83% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Halifax Behavioral Services is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Halifax Behavioral Services.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Halifax Behavioral Services 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 Halifax Behavioral Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~9 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Halifax Behavioral Services
How many students attend Halifax Behavioral Services?
Halifax Behavioral Services has 9 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Behavioral Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax Behavioral Services is 3:1, which is 83% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 81% 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 Halifax Behavioral Services?
66.7% of students at Halifax Behavioral Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax Behavioral Services?
The largest demographic group at Halifax Behavioral Services is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax Behavioral Services?
Halifax Behavioral Services has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Halifax Behavioral Services rank among schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Behavioral Services ranks #5 of 14 schools in Daytona 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 Daytona Beach on the city page.
Is Halifax Behavioral Services a good school?
Halifax Behavioral Services earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Halifax Behavioral Services, 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.
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