Enrollment
652
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomoka Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomoka Elementary School
Tomoka Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ormond Beach, Florida, enrolling 652 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 652 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 872 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Tomoka 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 Tomoka Elementary School compares
Tomoka 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Tomoka 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 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
- 2,936
- 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 (~652 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tomoka Elementary School a good school?
Tomoka Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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