- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deltona, FL
Spirit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spirit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192003990
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spirit Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Deltona · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spirit Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Deltona, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Spirit Elementary School grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 120192003990 · Deltona, FL Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 17.3:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Spirit Elementary School grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spirit 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 691
Spirit Elementary School
691 students
What this shows Spirit Elementary School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spirit Elementary School compares
Spirit 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 28.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Spirit 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 Spirit 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 Spirit 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Elementary School
How many students attend Spirit Elementary School?
Spirit Elementary School has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deltona, FL. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Spirit Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Spirit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spirit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spirit Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Deltona, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spirit Elementary School?
Spirit Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Spirit Elementary School rank among schools in Deltona?
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Spirit 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.