Palm Terrace Elementary School

Summary:

Palm Terrace Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 592 students in grades PK-5 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palm Terrace Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (65.2%) than surrounding schools, which range from 9.59% to 44.21% African American. Palm Terrace also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.6% to 52.2% over the past 5 years, much higher than the 20.5% to 43.2% range of nearby schools. Academically, Palm Terrace students perform significantly worse on state assessments, with only 24-36% proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 52-60% for the Volusia district and Florida. Additionally, Palm Terrace has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.48% to 90.31%, much higher than the 50.49% to 78.85% range of nearby schools.

The combination of these factors has led to Palm Terrace consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 8 years, significantly lower than the 0-4 star range of nearby schools like R.J. Longstreet Elementary, Sugar Mill Elementary, and Tomoka Elementary. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Palm Terrace will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support its high-needs student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1825 Dunn Ave
       Daytona Beach, FL  32114


(386) 274-3430

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
2127th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,120 Help


Students who attend Palm Terrace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Campbell Middle School
High:    Mainland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.2%
White:
17.2%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 46th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.2%), White (17.2%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Terrace Elementary School is 15.1. 30 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Terrace Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Terrace Elementary School is $12,120, which is the 9th highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Terrace Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Terrace Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.02 1358th 1688 19.5%
2007 21.01 1486th 1786 16.8%
2008 14.71 1615th 1789 9.7%
2009 18.26 1596th 1847 13.6%
2010 22.73 1572nd 1919 18.1%
2011 23.88 1607th 1985 19.0%
2012 24.86 1567th 1984 21.0%
2013 33.97 1382nd 2029 31.9%
2014 33.36 1430th 2064 30.7%
2016 19.80 1743rd 2087 16.5%
2017 15.16 1908th 2112 9.7%
2018 9.88 1999th 2118 5.6%
2019 9.46 2064th 2182 5.4%
2021 23.84 1730th 2247 23.0%
2022 19.52 1868th 2219 15.8%
2023 24.49 1754th 2240 21.7%
2024 10.91 2127th 2256 5.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Open Quote This school is absolutely atrocious! Every troubled, rejected, behaviorally challenged child in Volusia County is sent here. Homeschool your child(ren), because you will NOT get a variance, and you do not want to send your child here. Very unorganized, and extremely unsafe. Adults and kids coming and going as they please, and no one even notices. No organization, no communication, and no one cares. It ranks as literally one of the worst schools in the entire State and NATION, only bested in the worst category by a dozen other schools in the State. It's terrible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palm Terrace Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 236 324 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 293 407 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1995 246 421 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 246 421 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 228 450 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 696
1998 203 462 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1999 175 475 6 31 2 n/a n/a 0 689
2000 161 470 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 145 492 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 146 523 8 29 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2003 146 523 8 29 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2004 142 514 10 27 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 121 530 6 45 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2006 110 532 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 104 441 8 38 1 n/a n/a 53 645
2008 86 360 9 19 1 n/a n/a 39 514
2009 150 525 10 40 2 n/a n/a 70 797
2010 131 549 4 49 1 n/a n/a 65 799
2011 135 508 6 78 4 0 53 0 784
2012 87 327 2 40 0 0 37 0 493
2013 112 339 0 52 1 0 56 0 560
2014 133 329 5 42 0 0 58 0 567
2015 163 349 7 54 0 0 62 0 635
2016 149 417 7 84 0 0 58 0 715
2017 125 459 4 68 0 0 53 0 709
2018 110 470 4 65 0 0 56 0 705
2019 83 451 6 40 0 2 57 0 639
2020 70 451 6 37 0 1 38 0 603
2021 53 376 3 42 0 2 42 0 518
2022 73 385 2 46 0 1 40 0 547
2023 102 386 3 60 0 1 40 0 592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Terrace Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 580 43.0 13.5 59
1994 720 50.0 14.4 64.3
1995 686 50.0 13.7 60.9
1996 686 50.0 13.7 60.9
1997 696 46.0 15.1 62.8
1998 691 49.0 14.1 61.1
1999 689 50.0 13.8 80.3
2000 659 53.0 12.4 82.4
2001 670 53.0 12.6 82.2
2002 706 55.0 12.8 84.6
2003 706 55.0 12.8 84.6
2004 693 57.0 12.2 89.9
2005 704 59.0 11.9 73.3
2006 681 63.0 10.8 82.4
2007 645 55.0 11.7 89.4
2008 514 47.5 10.8 80.2
2009 797 72.0 12.3 98.6
2010 799 61.5 12.9 101.6
2011 784 62.0 12.6 92.7
2012 493 41.0 12.0 89.7
2013 560 41.0 13.6 92.3
2014 567 48.0 11.8 92.1
2015 635 49.0 12.9 93.1
2016 715 52.0 13.7 92.7
2017 709 55.0 12.8 94.1
2018 705 55.0 12.8 90.5
2019 639 45.0 14.2 93.4
2020 603 48.0 12.5 90.2
2021 518 45.8 11.3 75.5
2022 547 42.0 13.0 90.3
2023 592 39.0 15.1 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Terrace Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 580 43.0 13.5 59
1994 720 50.0 14.4 64.3
1995 686 50.0 13.7 60.9
1996 686 50.0 13.7 60.9
1997 696 46.0 15.1 62.8
1998 691 49.0 14.1 61.1
1999 689 50.0 13.8 80.3
2000 659 53.0 12.4 82.4
2001 670 53.0 12.6 82.2
2002 706 55.0 12.8 84.6
2003 706 55.0 12.8 84.6
2004 693 57.0 12.2 89.9
2005 704 59.0 11.9 73.3
2006 681 63.0 10.8 82.4
2007 645 55.0 11.7 89.4
2008 514 47.5 10.8 80.2
2009 797 72.0 12.3 98.6
2010 799 61.5 12.9 101.6
2011 784 62.0 12.6 92.7
2012 493 41.0 12.0 89.7
2013 560 41.0 13.6 92.3
2014 567 48.0 11.8 92.1
2015 635 49.0 12.9 93.1
2016 715 52.0 13.7 92.7
2017 709 55.0 12.8 94.1
2018 705 55.0 12.8 90.5
2019 639 45.0 14.2 93.4
2020 603 48.0 12.5 90.2
2021 518 45.8 11.3 75.5
2022 547 42.0 13.0 90.3
2023 592 39.0 15.1 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Terrace Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $989 (10.9%) $8,076 (89.1%) $9,065
2019 $2,003 (19.8%) $8,120 (80.2%) $10,123
2020 $2,776 (22.5%) $9,585 (77.5%) $12,360
2021 $2,727 (19.8%) $11,052 (80.2%) $13,780
2022 $3,359 (24.8%) $10,164 (75.2%) $13,523
2023 $2,358 (19.5%) $9,761 (80.5%) $12,120

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Terrace Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2064th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1754th of 2240 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3336
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3046
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Terrace Elementary School)2851
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3025
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3532
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Terrace Elementary School)3144
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639592
 7.4%
African American451386
 14.4%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic4060
 50%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White83102
 22.9%
Two or More Races5740
 29.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%83.4%
 10%


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Students at Palm Terrace Elementary School are 65% African American, 17% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Palm Terrace Elementary School.

Students who attend Palm Terrace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Campbell Middle School
High : Mainland High School

Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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