Spruce Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Spruce Creek Elementary School a good school?

Spruce Creek Elementary School ranks 539 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spruce Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orange, Florida, serving 785 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Volusia County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida, Spruce Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance.

Spruce Creek Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 68.03% White, 6.88% African American, 14.78% Hispanic, and 4.46% Asian students. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Samsula Academy, which has a student population that is 93.06% White. Additionally, Spruce Creek has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.0% in 2020-2021 to 24.7% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average.

Spruce Creek Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it among the higher-performing schools in the region, outperforming many nearby schools in academic metrics, such as test scores and proficiency rates. For example, Spruce Creek's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 72% is significantly higher than the 45% rate at Turie T. Small Elementary and the 49% rate at R.J. Longstreet Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

642 Taylor Rd
Port Orange, FL 32127

(386) 322-7500

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
539^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,239

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 785

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

14.8%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spruce Creek Elementary School ranks better than 76.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (14.8%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spruce Creek Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 12^th best among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Spruce Creek Elementary School employs 57.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spruce Creek Elementary School is $11,239, which is the 17^th highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spruce Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

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

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Rank History for Spruce Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	79.88	306^th	1688	81.9%
2007	83.66	244^th	1786	86.3%
2008	80.80	295^th	1789	83.5%
2009	81.55	290^th	1847	84.3%
2010	82.42	272^nd	1919	85.8%
2011	76.30	435^th	1985	78.1%
2012	72.97	515^th	1984	74.0%
2013	65.95	662^nd	2029	67.4%
2014	62.20	762^nd	2064	63.1%
2016	54.68	941^st	2087	54.9%
2017	58.00	867^th	2112	58.9%
2018	57.73	865^th	2118	59.2%
2019	69.03	648^th	2182	70.3%
2021	77.99	471^st	2247	79.0%
2022	75.17	525^th	2219	76.3%
2023	73.80	537^th	2240	76.0%
2024	74.24	539^th	2256	76.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The principal A-hall. Is exactly what she is!!
Ese program is a joke. School district is a bigger joke for allowing them to get away with everything the did to my child. Therapy and medications plus a year away from them and still traumatized. They are all rude. Privileged and look down on all the minority students. Most of the staff are just mean and lack the love and caring a teacher needs to be responsible for our children. We have met 5 families so far with horror stories from this principal and this school. They treat kids with specia needs like they are 3rd class citizens. The ESE teachers are a joke. They think “ their tough love” approach is gonna make a child with needs snap out of it. SHAME ON YOU ALL! You know who you are, 1,2 and 3rd grade ese teachers you know who you are!!! Shame on you all. Children should have cameras on to see what they do to your kids. Unexplained bruises. Illegal holds. Blatantly disrespect the child’s diagnosis. The IEP meeting are a joke. You all need to walk in the shoes of one of these poor kids you tormented. And YOU A-Hall. You are a joke to all administration across Florida!! I feel bad for your daughters!! Joke to motherhood. What you allowed these people to do to my kid, will come back to bite you. If your child has any disabilities, or even if your child is just a regular kid who may have behavioral issues or even just a bad day. Stay away. Stay clear. My poor kid is in therapy and still we deal with the trauma he experienced from your so called trained professionals. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Spruce Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1043	45	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1100
1989	1160	61	5	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1241
1990	1112	53	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1182
1991	1035	43	5	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1992	1018	44	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1993	1008	56	3	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1994	988	52	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1055
1995	664	41	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
1996	664	41	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
1997	666	33	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	713
1998	668	35	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	716
1999	660	39	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2000	653	44	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2001	678	47	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
2002	659	51	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	729
2003	659	51	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	729
2004	709	56	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	784
2005	730	45	13	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	819
2006	726	37	8	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	796
2007	669	44	10	29	2	n/a	n/a	20	774
2008	583	40	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	17	670
2009	557	33	4	30	2	n/a	n/a	19	645
2010	605	51	14	32	2	n/a	n/a	22	726
2011	583	57	12	42	2	1	29	0	726
2012	583	52	15	45	4	1	24	0	724
2013	525	45	20	43	4	0	22	0	659
2014	538	41	23	37	6	2	26	0	673
2015	557	66	19	53	4	1	29	0	729
2016	575	70	20	55	3	1	35	0	759
2017	569	70	18	81	4	1	44	0	787
2018	584	73	24	83	2	0	37	0	803
2019	623	62	40	87	3	1	37	0	853
2020	595	76	31	92	3	2	50	0	849
2021	512	52	26	69	3	3	38	0	703
2022	552	57	28	95	3	2	38	0	775
2023	534	54	35	116	4	3	39	0	785

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spruce Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1100	49.0	22.4	9.7
1989	1241	57.0	21.7	11.8
1990	1182	57.0	20.7	10
1991	1095	51.0	21.4	11.1
1992	1082	52.0	20.8	12.1
1993	1083	52.0	20.8	19.6
1994	1055	52.0	20.3	20.9
1995	715	39.0	18.3	30.6
1996	715	39.0	18.3	30.6
1997	713	40.0	17.8	32
1998	716	40.0	17.9	32.8
1999	710	41.0	17.3	41
2000	715	44.0	16.3	38.6
2001	742	40.0	18.6	35.8
2002	729	41.0	17.8	39.8
2003	729	41.0	17.8	39.8
2004	784	41.0	19.1	41.2
2005	819	50.0	16.4	39.3
2006	796	54.0	14.7	36.1
2007	774	55.0	14.1	37
2008	670	45.0	14.9	40.3
2009	645	46.6	15.4	43.8
2010	726	50.0	14.5	54.4
2011	726	51.0	14.2	55.9
2012	724	53.5	13.5	58.7
2013	659	50.0	13.1	57.5
2014	673	46.0	14.6	60.2
2015	729	55.0	13.2	62.6
2016	759	57.0	13.3	61.7
2017	787	60.0	13.1	65.6
2018	803	61.0	13.1	64.3
2019	853	55.5	15.3	64
2020	849	63.8	13.3	60.1
2021	703	49.0	14.3	50.5
2022	775	54.8	14.1	59.9
2023	785	57.8	13.5	51.1

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 Spruce Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1100	49.0	22.4	9.7
1989	1241	57.0	21.7	11.8
1990	1182	57.0	20.7	10
1991	1095	51.0	21.4	11.1
1992	1082	52.0	20.8	12.1
1993	1083	52.0	20.8	19.6
1994	1055	52.0	20.3	20.9
1995	715	39.0	18.3	30.6
1996	715	39.0	18.3	30.6
1997	713	40.0	17.8	32
1998	716	40.0	17.9	32.8
1999	710	41.0	17.3	41
2000	715	44.0	16.3	38.6
2001	742	40.0	18.6	35.8
2002	729	41.0	17.8	39.8
2003	729	41.0	17.8	39.8
2004	784	41.0	19.1	41.2
2005	819	50.0	16.4	39.3
2006	796	54.0	14.7	36.1
2007	774	55.0	14.1	37
2008	670	45.0	14.9	40.3
2009	645	46.6	15.4	43.8
2010	726	50.0	14.5	54.4
2011	726	51.0	14.2	55.9
2012	724	53.5	13.5	58.7
2013	659	50.0	13.1	57.5
2014	673	46.0	14.6	60.2
2015	729	55.0	13.2	62.6
2016	759	57.0	13.3	61.7
2017	787	60.0	13.1	65.6
2018	803	61.0	13.1	64.3
2019	853	55.5	15.3	64
2020	849	63.8	13.3	60.1
2021	703	49.0	14.3	50.5
2022	775	54.8	14.1	59.9
2023	785	57.8	13.5	51.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spruce Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$427 (5.2%)	$7,746 (94.8%)	$8,173
2019	$729 (8.4%)	$7,962 (91.6%)	$8,692
2020	$379 (4.2%)	$8,592 (95.8%)	$8,971
2021	$669 (6.8%)	$9,216 (93.2%)	$9,886
2022	$1,566 (14.9%)	$8,939 (85.1%)	$10,504
2023	$1,496 (13.3%)	$9,744 (86.7%)	$11,239

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spruce Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 648^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 537^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	73	71	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	67	66	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	63	75	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	64	59	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	69	67	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Spruce Creek Elementary School)	61	75	14%
5th Grade Science (Volusia)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	853	785	8%
African American	62	54	12.9%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	40	35	12.5%
Hispanic	87	116	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	623	534	14.3%
Two or More Races	37	39	5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64%	51.1%	12.9%

Schools Near Spruce Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spruce Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	642 Taylor Rd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-7500	785	58	13.5	51.1%	534 (68.0%)	54 (6.9%)	116 (14.8%)	35 (4.5%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.0%)	74.2	539^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.1%		73.8	537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.0%	2	66.0	54.0	65.0	65.0	67.0	75.0	72.0	$11,239	$1,496	$9,744
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-7530	694	45	15.4	38.5%	546 (78.7%)	22 (3.2%)	54 (7.8%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (7.6%)	90.5	160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.5	127^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%	33	74.0	80.0	70.0	84.0	82.0	78.0	80.0	$9,609	$1,412	$8,198
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 S Williamson Blvd	Port Orange	32128	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-5162	808	51	15.8	32.8%	617 (76.4%)	42 (5.2%)	63 (7.8%)	39 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.7%)	86.3	274^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.9%		87.1	243^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.2%	31	76.0	67.0	74.0	80.0	67.0	76.0	80.0	$9,321	$940	$8,381
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 Hidden Lake Dr	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7150	773	62	12.4	55.0%	435 (56.3%)	163 (21.1%)	85 (11.0%)	30 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.6%)	66.5	711^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.5%		58.5	877^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%	166	66.0	53.0	58.0	71.0	58.0	60.0	68.0	$10,597	$1,916	$8,681
Port Orange Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Dunlawton Ave	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7100	361	26	14.1	62.0%	259 (71.7%)	21 (5.8%)	39 (10.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.2%)	71.1	616^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.7%		73.4	547^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.6%	69	65.0	59.0	61.0	64.0	68.0	64.0	67.0	$9,937	$1,031	$8,906
Sugar Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Charles St	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7130	623	45	13.8	64.4%	435 (69.8%)	76 (12.2%)	53 (8.5%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.9%)	61.9	820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.7%		55.3	962^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.1%	142	62.0	57.0	57.0	54.0	62.0	58.0	68.0	$10,647	$1,591	$9,057
South Daytona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Elizabeth Pl	South Daytona	32119	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7180	779	49	15.8	77.2%	357 (45.8%)	224 (28.8%)	94 (12.1%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (12.1%)	26.5	1728^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%		27	1681^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%	47	33.0	44.0	47.0	38.0	32.0	42.0	49.0	$9,321	$1,582	$7,740
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2745 S Peninsula Dr	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 756-7280	359	30	12.1	60.2%	197 (54.9%)	52 (14.5%)	64 (17.8%)	13 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.4%)	46.6	1184^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.5%		64.5	747^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	437	53.0	43.0	57.0	49.0	37.0	67.0	63.0	$12,132	$1,781	$10,352
DME Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	2441 Bellevue Ave	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(386) 271-3378																			(n/a)
Turie T. Small Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 South St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6340	383	28	13.6	90.6%	41 (10.7%)	251 (65.5%)	58 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.6%)	23.8	1805^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.0%		19.8	1902^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%	97	23.0	41.0	37.0	30.0	45.0	52.0	45.0	$12,862	$3,221	$9,641

Frequently Asked Questions about Spruce Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Spruce Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 785 students attended Spruce Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Spruce Creek Elementary School?

Students at Spruce Creek Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Spruce Creek Elementary School in?

Volusia

Is Spruce Creek Elementary School a good school?

Spruce Creek Elementary School ranks 539^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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