Enrollment
568
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deltona, FL
Pride Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pride Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192007444
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pride Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Deltona · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pride Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Deltona, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pride Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pride Elementary School
Pride Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Deltona, Florida, enrolling 568 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 568 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 992 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #619.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Pride Elementary School.
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 Pride Elementary School compares
Pride Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 30.8%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Pride Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Pride Elementary School.
$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 Pride 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 Pride Elementary School'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 (~568 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pride Elementary School
How many students attend Pride Elementary School?
Pride Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deltona, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pride Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pride Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Pride Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Pride Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pride Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pride Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Deltona, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pride Elementary School?
Pride Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pride Elementary School rank among schools in Deltona?
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Deltona, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deltona on the city page.
Is Pride Elementary School a good school?
Pride Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. 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 Pride 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.
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