- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daytona Beach, FL
Palm Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001196
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Terrace Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Terrace Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Palm Terrace Elementary School grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120192001196 · Daytona Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 17.9:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Palm Terrace Elementary School grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Terrace 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 697
Palm Terrace Elementary School
697 students
What this shows Palm Terrace Elementary School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Terrace Elementary School compares
Palm Terrace Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
White 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Palm Terrace 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 Palm Terrace 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 Palm Terrace 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Palm Terrace Elementary School?
Palm Terrace Elementary School has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daytona Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Terrace Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Terrace Elementary School?
82.3% of students at Palm Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Terrace Elementary School is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Terrace Elementary School?
Palm Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Palm Terrace Elementary School rank among schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Palm Terrace 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.