Pathways Elementary School

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Pathways Elementary School ranks 511 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pathways Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ormond Beach, Florida, serving 724 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Pathways Elementary consistently outperforms the Volusia district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and 5th grade Science. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools. However, Pathways has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, which could be an area for improvement. Interestingly, the school's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of non-White students, and it has a higher per-student spending than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Beachside Elementary, Palm Terrace Elementary, and Holly Hill School, Pathways Elementary outperforms them in academic assessments and has a higher statewide ranking. This success may be attributed to factors such as a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which challenge the common perception that racial diversity is negatively correlated with academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2100 Airport Rd
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

(386) 676-5360

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,265

Students who attend Pathways Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	David C. Hinson Senior Middle School
High:	Mainland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 724

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

African American:

12.8%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways Elementary School ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.76. (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 (60.8%), African American (12.8%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 8^th best among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Pathways Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathways Elementary School is $10,265. 29 elementary schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pathways 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 Pathways Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	75.95	378^th	1688	77.6%
2007	67.23	610^th	1786	65.8%
2008	57.69	791^st	1789	55.8%
2009	57.30	835^th	1847	54.8%
2010	54.17	948^th	1919	50.6%
2011	61.73	807^th	1985	59.3%
2012	71.82	542^nd	1984	72.7%
2013	72.61	507^th	2029	75.0%
2014	66.36	667^th	2064	67.7%
2016	72.58	551^st	2087	73.6%
2017	69.19	629^th	2112	70.2%
2018	60.47	809^th	2118	61.8%
2019	68.63	658^th	2182	69.8%
2021	75.62	517^th	2247	77.0%
2022	73.12	566^th	2219	74.5%
2023	75.89	484^th	2240	78.4%
2024	75.76	511^th	2256	77.3%

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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 Pathways Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	475	57	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1999	494	56	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
2000	514	58	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2001	525	54	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
2002	509	43	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2003	509	43	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2004	546	62	10	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2005	532	52	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	621
2006	530	49	24	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	631
2007	508	69	17	26	0	n/a	n/a	17	637
2008	509	75	21	32	1	n/a	n/a	18	656
2009	494	72	28	34	1	n/a	n/a	24	653
2010	451	70	29	35	3	n/a	n/a	19	607
2011	449	62	29	30	5	0	12	0	587
2012	463	67	24	34	4	1	22	0	615
2013	530	59	20	42	4	1	30	0	686
2014	557	66	30	36	0	2	30	0	721
2015	544	69	34	42	0	3	22	0	714
2016	552	64	43	34	0	4	27	0	724
2017	586	76	45	39	0	2	33	0	781
2018	574	99	43	46	0	2	38	0	802
2019	556	86	48	51	0	2	32	0	775
2020	527	88	52	57	0	2	50	0	776
2021	389	64	38	41	0	1	50	0	583
2022	432	84	33	65	5	2	77	0	698
2023	440	93	34	75	4	1	77	0	724

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 Pathways Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	538	35.0	15.4	24.7
1999	562	37.0	15.2	26.5
2000	584	42.0	13.9	25.9
2001	598	42.0	14.2	27.4
2002	571	36.0	15.9	23.1
2003	571	36.0	15.9	23.1
2004	638	37.0	17.2	27.6
2005	621	43.0	14.4	25.1
2006	631	44.0	14.3	26.8
2007	637	46.0	13.8	27.6
2008	656	50.0	13.1	33.5
2009	653	51.5	14.0	34.5
2010	607	46.0	13.2	38.4
2011	587	42.6	13.7	40
2012	615	44.6	13.7	44.6
2013	686	53.0	12.9	41
2014	721	54.0	13.3	42.6
2015	714	58.0	12.3	43.1
2016	724	57.0	12.7	44.1
2017	781	58.0	13.4	47.1
2018	802	56.0	14.3	48.9
2019	775	58.0	13.3	48.1
2020	776	58.0	13.3	45.6
2021	583	53.0	11.0	42.4
2022	698	48.0	14.5	48.1
2023	724	55.0	13.1	41.6

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 Pathways Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	538	35.0	15.4	24.7
1999	562	37.0	15.2	26.5
2000	584	42.0	13.9	25.9
2001	598	42.0	14.2	27.4
2002	571	36.0	15.9	23.1
2003	571	36.0	15.9	23.1
2004	638	37.0	17.2	27.6
2005	621	43.0	14.4	25.1
2006	631	44.0	14.3	26.8
2007	637	46.0	13.8	27.6
2008	656	50.0	13.1	33.5
2009	653	51.5	14.0	34.5
2010	607	46.0	13.2	38.4
2011	587	42.6	13.7	40
2012	615	44.6	13.7	44.6
2013	686	53.0	12.9	41
2014	721	54.0	13.3	42.6
2015	714	58.0	12.3	43.1
2016	724	57.0	12.7	44.1
2017	781	58.0	13.4	47.1
2018	802	56.0	14.3	48.9
2019	775	58.0	13.3	48.1
2020	776	58.0	13.3	45.6
2021	583	53.0	11.0	42.4
2022	698	48.0	14.5	48.1
2023	724	55.0	13.1	41.6

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 Pathways Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$421 (5.4%)	$7,314 (94.6%)	$7,735
2019	$506 (6.0%)	$7,927 (94.0%)	$8,433
2020	$344 (4.0%)	$8,156 (96.0%)	$8,500
2021	$719 (7.3%)	$9,100 (92.7%)	$9,819
2022	$1,228 (13.3%)	$8,015 (86.7%)	$9,243
2023	$1,355 (13.2%)	$8,909 (86.8%)	$10,265

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathways 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 658^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 484^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pathways Elementary School)	70	72	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pathways Elementary School)	64	72	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pathways Elementary School)	67	65	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pathways Elementary School)	71	60	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pathways Elementary School)	60	63	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pathways Elementary School)	68	60	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pathways Elementary School)	61	65	4%
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	775	724	6.6%
African American	86	93	8.1%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	48	34	29.2%
Hispanic	51	75	47.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	556	440	20.9%
Two or More Races	32	77	140.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	41.6%	6.6%

Schools Near Pathways 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pathways Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Airport Rd	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-5360	724	55	13.1	41.6%	440 (60.8%)	93 (12.8%)	75 (10.4%)	34 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (10.6%)	75.8	511^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%		75.9	484^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.4%	27	65.0	69.0	67.0				61.0	70.0	68.0				67.0				$10,265	$1,355	$8,909
Pine Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Airport Rd	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-5300	688	52	13.2	44.8%	528 (76.7%)	53 (7.7%)	51 (7.4%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.7%)	86.8	265^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.3%		84.2	306^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%	41	69.0	72.0	72.0				72.0	80.0	78.0				79.0				$10,333	$1,153	$9,180
Tomoka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Osceola Ave	Ormond Beach	32176	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-1200	709	44	16.1	50.5%	493 (69.5%)	68 (9.6%)	51 (7.2%)	22 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	71 (10.0%)	77.1	476^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.4	423^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	81.1%	53	66.0	71.0	63.0				70.0	68.0	64.0				73.0				$9,589	$1,529	$8,061
Champion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	921 Tournament Dr	Daytona Beach	32124	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-6500	584	37	15.7	69.9%	207 (35.4%)	215 (36.8%)	71 (12.2%)	28 (4.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (10.1%)	47.6	1154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.8%		28.4	1653^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	26.2%	499	47.0	48.0	56.0				63.0	62.0	40.0				51.0				$11,607	$2,149	$9,457
Ormond Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Corbin Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 676-5325	318	21	15.1	60.1%	224 (70.4%)	28 (8.8%)	34 (10.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.5%)	90.4	162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.8%		92.1	110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.1%	52	79.0	72.0	74.0				85.0	82.0	74.0				79.0				$10,103	$1,629	$8,475
Holly Hill School	Public	PK, KG-8	1500 Center Ave	Holly Hill	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6320	1,149	73	15.8	78.9%	339 (29.5%)	508 (44.2%)	211 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (7.7%)	9.7	2159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		11.1	2119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%	40	26.0	39.0	24.0	26.0	31.0	27.0	25.0	33.0	29.0	24.0	50.0	24.0	31.0	36.0	50.0	44.0	$10,901	$2,749	$8,151
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 5th St	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-3400	636	39	16.3	82.9%	88 (13.8%)	397 (62.4%)	99 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.9%)	12.6	2095^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.1%		22.1	1830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.3%	265	31.0	42.0	25.0				24.0	43.0	19.0				30.0				$11,122	$2,444	$8,679
Beachside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1265 N Grandview Ave	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 676-1230	556	37	15.0	66.0%	356 (64.0%)	113 (20.3%)	44 (7.9%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.3%)	47.1	1172^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.0%		48.2	1133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.4%	39	52.0	52.0	50.0				55.0	66.0	42.0				49.0				$9,299	$1,513	$7,786
Palm Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 Dunn Ave	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-3430	592	39	15.1	83.4%	102 (17.2%)	386 (65.2%)	60 (10.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.8%)	10.9	2127^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.7%		24.5	1754^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.7%	373	24.0	32.0	33.0				28.0	36.0	35.0				29.0				$12,120	$2,358	$9,761
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pathways Elementary School?

Students at Pathways Elementary School are 61% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 724 students attended Pathways Elementary School.

Is Pathways Elementary School a good school?

Pathways Elementary School ranks 511^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pathways Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : David C. Hinson Senior Middle School
High : Mainland High School

What district is Pathways Elementary School in?

Volusia

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