- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ormond Beach, FL
Tomoka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tomoka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001962
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomoka Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Ormond Beach · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomoka Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomoka Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ormond Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Tomoka Elementary School shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 120192001962 · Ormond Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 14.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Tomoka Elementary School shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tomoka 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 652
Tomoka Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Tomoka Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomoka Elementary School compares
Tomoka Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Tomoka Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Tomoka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomoka 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomoka Elementary School
How many students attend Tomoka Elementary School?
Tomoka Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ormond Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomoka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomoka Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Tomoka Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Tomoka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomoka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tomoka Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Ormond Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomoka Elementary School?
Tomoka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tomoka Elementary School rank among schools in Ormond Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomoka Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ormond 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 Ormond Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Tomoka 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.