- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orange, FL
Port Orange Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Orange Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001999
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Orange Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Port Orange · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Orange Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Orange Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Port Orange, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Port Orange Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120192001999 · Port Orange, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 13.8:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Port Orange Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Port Orange 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 346
Port Orange Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Port Orange Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Orange Elementary School compares
Port Orange 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Port Orange Elementary School is less 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 Port Orange 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Orange 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Port Orange Elementary School
How many students attend Port Orange Elementary School?
Port Orange Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orange, FL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Orange Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Orange Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Port Orange Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Port Orange Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Orange Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Orange Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Port Orange, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Orange Elementary School?
Port Orange 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 Port Orange Elementary School rank among schools in Port Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Orange Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Port Orange, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Port Orange 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.