- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ormond Beach, FL
Pathways Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192003275
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ormond Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ormond Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pathways Elementary School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120192003275 · Ormond Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 12.1:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Pathways Elementary School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pathways 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 667
Pathways Elementary School
667 students
What this shows Pathways Elementary School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Elementary School compares
Pathways 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Pathways Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Pathways 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 | Similar 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 Pathways 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Elementary School
How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?
Pathways Elementary School has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ormond Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% 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 Pathways Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Pathways Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Ormond Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Elementary School?
Pathways Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pathways Elementary School rank among schools in Ormond Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ormond 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 Ormond Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Pathways 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.