Debary Elementary School

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Debary Elementary School ranks 491 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Debary Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 915 students in grades PK-5 in Debary, Florida, which is part of the Volusia school district. The school has consistently maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its academic performance is significantly better than the district and state averages.

Debary Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Volusia district and the state of Florida on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of 3rd graders at Debary Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 54% for Volusia and 55% for Florida. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 19.8% to 37.1%. Additionally, Debary Elementary serves a more economically advantaged student population, with only 38.47% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the 53.45% to 70.26% range of the nearby schools like Deltona Lakes Elementary School and Forest Lake Elementary School.

One interesting finding is the significant difference in racial composition between Debary Elementary and the nearby schools. Debary Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (68.63%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations, such as Deltona Lakes Elementary School (33.85% white), Forest Lake Elementary School (39.92% white), and Spirit Elementary School (29.66% white). This disparity could be due to various factors, such as residential segregation or school choice policies, and warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

88 W Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713

(386) 668-3530

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,214

Students who attend Debary Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	River Springs Middle School
High:	University High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 915

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

18.3%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Debary Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.58. (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 (68.6%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Debary Elementary School is 16. 38 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Debary Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Debary Elementary School is $8,214, which is the lowest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Debary 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 Debary Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	67.58	554^th	1688	67.2%
2007	69.60	542^nd	1786	69.7%
2008	80.52	303^rd	1789	83.1%
2009	78.97	335^th	1847	81.9%
2010	69.30	597^th	1919	68.9%
2011	76.62	424^th	1985	78.6%
2012	80.01	344^th	1984	82.7%
2013	63.01	720^th	2029	64.5%
2014	82.25	329^th	2064	84.1%
2016	77.87	423^rd	2087	79.7%
2017	76.73	455^th	2112	78.5%
2018	74.83	490^th	2118	76.9%
2019	72.78	572^nd	2182	73.8%
2021	76.84	496^th	2247	77.9%
2022	75.57	514^th	2219	76.8%
2023	72.77	568^th	2240	74.6%
2024	76.58	491^st	2256	78.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Debary Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	615	11	8	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	672
1998	709	12	12	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
1999	724	15	10	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2000	776	15	11	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
2001	830	14	12	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	916
2002	856	26	16	74	7	n/a	n/a	0	979
2003	856	26	16	74	7	n/a	n/a	0	979
2004	896	27	18	76	8	n/a	n/a	0	1025
2005	932	42	18	110	7	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2006	917	50	23	151	7	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2007	628	38	16	67	2	n/a	n/a	49	800
2008	595	32	15	73	2	n/a	n/a	58	775
2009	595	33	18	81	1	n/a	n/a	55	783
2010	585	36	19	123	4	n/a	n/a	38	805
2011	626	34	16	125	4	0	34	0	839
2012	582	23	12	118	2	0	30	0	767
2013	604	23	14	95	3	2	32	0	773
2014	622	28	16	78	4	1	29	0	778
2015	603	24	16	86	4	1	29	0	763
2016	601	25	14	83	3	2	32	0	760
2017	576	26	16	80	1	2	28	0	729
2018	573	20	22	92	1	3	31	0	742
2019	606	34	22	95	1	0	34	0	792
2020	616	34	21	111	0	1	42	0	825
2021	522	25	18	103	0	1	30	0	699
2022	613	50	23	138	0	1	38	0	863
2023	628	58	25	167	0	1	36	0	915

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 Debary Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	672	35.0	19.2	26.6
1998	763	38.0	20.1	24.4
1999	783	42.0	18.6	27.7
2000	847	42.0	20.2	25.6
2001	916	47.0	19.5	26.7
2002	979	52.0	18.8	29.2
2003	979	52.0	18.8	29.2
2004	1025	57.0	18.0	27.4
2005	1109	64.0	17.3	29.2
2006	1148	70.0	16.4	31.9
2007	800	53.0	15.1	26.8
2008	775	52.5	14.8	24.7
2009	783	56.5	15.4	27.3
2010	805	51.5	15.6	34.2
2011	839	53.0	15.8	37.8
2012	767	56.0	13.6	37.3
2013	773	49.0	15.7	40.2
2014	778	52.0	14.9	40.5
2015	763	54.0	14.1	40.4
2016	760	51.0	14.9	45.7
2017	729	52.0	14.0	47.3
2018	742	48.0	15.4	45.1
2019	792	47.0	16.8	42.3
2020	825	51.0	16.1	35.5
2021	699	47.0	14.8	33
2022	863	51.0	16.9	40.2
2023	915	57.0	16.0	38.5

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 Debary Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	672	35.0	19.2	26.6
1998	763	38.0	20.1	24.4
1999	783	42.0	18.6	27.7
2000	847	42.0	20.2	25.6
2001	916	47.0	19.5	26.7
2002	979	52.0	18.8	29.2
2003	979	52.0	18.8	29.2
2004	1025	57.0	18.0	27.4
2005	1109	64.0	17.3	29.2
2006	1148	70.0	16.4	31.9
2007	800	53.0	15.1	26.8
2008	775	52.5	14.8	24.7
2009	783	56.5	15.4	27.3
2010	805	51.5	15.6	34.2
2011	839	53.0	15.8	37.8
2012	767	56.0	13.6	37.3
2013	773	49.0	15.7	40.2
2014	778	52.0	14.9	40.5
2015	763	54.0	14.1	40.4
2016	760	51.0	14.9	45.7
2017	729	52.0	14.0	47.3
2018	742	48.0	15.4	45.1
2019	792	47.0	16.8	42.3
2020	825	51.0	16.1	35.5
2021	699	47.0	14.8	33
2022	863	51.0	16.9	40.2
2023	915	57.0	16.0	38.5

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 Debary Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$296 (4.4%)	$6,488 (95.6%)	$6,784
2019	$300 (4.1%)	$6,956 (95.9%)	$7,256
2020	$203 (3.0%)	$6,583 (97.0%)	$6,786
2021	$388 (5.1%)	$7,218 (94.9%)	$7,606
2022	$1,040 (14.0%)	$6,362 (85.9%)	$7,403
2023	$1,125 (13.7%)	$7,088 (86.3%)	$8,214

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Debary Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 572^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 568^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Debary Elementary School)	66	63	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Debary Elementary School)	64	66	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Debary Elementary School)	61	59	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Debary Elementary School)	66	71	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Debary Elementary School)	67	68	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Debary Elementary School)	84	67	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Debary Elementary School)	79	74	5%
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	792	915	15.5%
African American	34	58	70.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	22	25	13.6%
Hispanic	95	167	75.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	606	628	3.6%
Two or More Races	34	36	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	38.5%	3.8%

Schools Near Debary 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
Debary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	88 W Highbanks Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 668-3530	915	57	16.0	38.5%	628 (68.6%)	58 (6.3%)	167 (18.3%)	25 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (3.9%)	76.6	491^st of 2256 public elementary schools	78.2%		72.8	568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%	77	70.0	57.0	62.0	75.0	65.0	73.0	71.0	$8,214	$1,125	$7,088
The Reading Edge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2975 Enterprise Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 668-8911	309	14	22.0	1.0%	136 (44.0%)	23 (7.4%)	128 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	41.2	1307^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.1%		61.4	806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%	501	52.0	50.0	61.0	35.0	39.0	52.0	61.0	$8,892	$997	$7,895
Manatee Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	734 W Ohio Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5200	795	43	18.4	61.0%	380 (47.8%)	87 (10.9%)	280 (35.2%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.0%)	32.2	1556^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.0%		36.6	1427^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.3%	129	42.0	41.0	46.0	48.0	46.0	41.0	52.0	$9,272	$1,746	$7,527
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Main St	Enterprise	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 668-3500	588	40	14.7	66.5%	223 (37.9%)	78 (13.3%)	248 (42.2%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	46.2	1197^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.5	827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	370	53.0	57.0	50.0	54.0	57.0	46.0	50.0	$10,349	$1,599	$8,749
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Abagail Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3300	649	44	14.7	70.3%	288 (44.4%)	63 (9.7%)	264 (40.7%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	26.2	1734^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.1%		35.6	1454^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.1%	280	47.0	39.0	37.0	49.0	48.0	37.0	38.0	$10,538	$2,653	$7,886
Orange City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E University Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5215	615	38	16.1	67.8%	358 (58.2%)	58 (9.4%)	173 (28.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	20.3	1892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	16.1%		33.7	1499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%	393	36.0	44.0	35.0	38.0	44.0	32.0	38.0	$8,788	$1,545	$7,244
Spirit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Meadowlark Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7280	681	40	17.0	64.3%	202 (29.7%)	71 (10.4%)	358 (52.6%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)	35.7	1469^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		40.2	1331^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%	138	44.0	48.0	44.0	47.0	47.0	41.0	57.0	$10,794	$1,904	$8,891
Forest Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Doyle Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-6600	476	41	11.6	62.4%	190 (39.9%)	60 (12.6%)	197 (41.4%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	43.7	1250^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.6%		52.6	1031^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	219	59.0	57.0	48.0	60.0	52.0	31.0	44.0	$11,678	$1,948	$9,731
Timbercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7262	797	54	14.7	53.5%	342 (42.9%)	81 (10.2%)	310 (38.9%)	13 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.0%)	66.9	701^st of 2256 public elementary schools	68.9%		70.9	609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.8%	92	66.0	57.0	60.0	66.0	68.0	59.0	57.0	$9,643	$1,541	$8,102
Deltona Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Adelia Blvd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7015	706	48	14.7	64.2%	239 (33.9%)	91 (12.9%)	340 (48.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	51.9	1047^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.6%		56	948^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.7%	99	59.0	50.0	57.0	59.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	$11,425	$1,606	$9,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Debary Elementary School

How many students attend Debary Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Debary Elementary School.

What district is Debary Elementary School in?

Volusia

What schools do graduates of Debary Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Debary Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : River Springs Middle School
High : University High School

What is the racial makeup of Debary Elementary School?

Students at Debary Elementary School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Debary Elementary School a good school?

Debary Elementary School ranks 491^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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