- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daytona Beach, FL
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. J. Longstreet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001983
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks #9 of 14 schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120192001983 · Daytona Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 11.8:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. J. Longstreet 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 342
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
342 students
What this shows R. J. Longstreet Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. J. Longstreet Elementary School compares
R. J. Longstreet 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. J. Longstreet 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. J. Longstreet 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
How many students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daytona Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 34% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% 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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
59.1% of students at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School rank among schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks #9 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 R. J. Longstreet 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.