- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Debary, FL
The Reading Edge Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Reading Edge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120192003515Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Reading Edge Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Debary · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Reading Edge Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Reading Edge Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Debary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
The Reading Edge Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120192003515 · Debary, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
328 enr · 23.4:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
The Reading Edge Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Reading Edge Academy 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 328
The Reading Edge Academy
328 students
What this shows The Reading Edge Academy reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Reading Edge Academy compares
The Reading Edge Academy 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 34.5%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, The Reading Edge Academy is more 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 The Reading Edge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Reading Edge Academy'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 elementary 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Reading Edge Academy
How many students attend The Reading Edge Academy?
The Reading Edge Academy has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Debary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Reading Edge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Reading Edge Academy is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Reading Edge Academy?
1.0% of students at The Reading Edge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Reading Edge Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Reading Edge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Debary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Reading Edge Academy?
The Reading Edge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Reading Edge Academy rank among public schools in Debary?
By Resource Investment Index, The Reading Edge Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Debary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides The Reading Edge Academy, 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.