- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pierson, FL
Pierson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pierson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001998
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 534
- students enrolled
Pierson Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Pierson Elementary School grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120192001998 · Pierson, FL Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 15.3:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Pierson Elementary School grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pierson 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 534
Pierson Elementary School
534 students
What this shows Pierson Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierson Elementary School compares
Pierson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 43.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Pierson 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 Pierson 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 Pierson 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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pierson Elementary School
How many students attend Pierson Elementary School?
Pierson Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pierson, FL. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Pierson Elementary School?
74.5% of students at Pierson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pierson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Pierson, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierson Elementary School?
Pierson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Pierson 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.