Is Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts a good school?

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts ranks 636 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 940 students attended Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts?

Students at Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

Summary:

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Lake Helen, Florida, serving around 940 students in grades K-8 with a diverse student population.

Ivy Hawn consistently outperforms the Volusia district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 82% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 compared to 67% in Volusia and 55% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6% compared to nearby schools like Blue Lake Elementary (41.1%), Spirit Elementary (27.6%), and Edith I. Starke Elementary (37.8%). Additionally, Ivy Hawn spends more per student ($8,477) than the district average of $10,000-$11,500, and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18:1 compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.5:1 to 18.4:1.

Ivy Hawn's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, suggests the school is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a high-quality education. The school's lower chronic absenteeism rate and resource allocation, including smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and make it an attractive option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744

(386) 228-3900

District: Volusia

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,477

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 940

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

19.8%

African American:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.1. (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 (19.8%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts is 18. 45 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts is $8,477. 46 elementary schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts 317^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	78.12	386^th	2029	81.0%
2014	81.30	344^th	2064	83.3%
2016	76.45	456^th	2087	78.2%
2017	81.25	354^th	2112	83.2%
2018	87.89	212^th	2118	90.0%
2019	76.57	476^th	2182	78.2%
2021	79.71	432^nd	2247	80.8%
2022	79.50	421^st	2219	81.0%
2023	79.49	418^th	2240	81.3%
2024	70.17	636^th	2256	71.8%

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

Rank History for Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	85.18	108^th	956	88.7%
2014	78.55	188^th	999	81.2%
2016	76.17	216^th	997	78.3%
2017	76.58	220^th	1031	78.7%
2018	77.31	212^th	1035	79.5%
2019	76.84	235^th	1099	78.6%
2021	76.35	241^st	1136	78.8%
2022	78.51	220^th	1148	80.8%
2023	72.97	286^th	1177	75.7%
2024	71.10	317^th	1196	73.5%

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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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25%

75%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

This school was AMAZING until the changes in administration that took place for the 21-22 school year. The teachers are still wonderful even though an unusual number have quit this year. There is NO AUTHORITY at the school and the middle school behavior is terrible. I feel very sorry for the teachers. The bullying is out of control!! For years we drove 40 mins one way to have our child attend this school. We sadly will not be returning next year due to the rapid decline. It's a shame that IVY HAWN has turned into this, as it was such a wonderful school with amazing programs for our youth. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Sadly, Ivy Hawn is not the same school it used to be. They have a difficult time retaining good teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Ivy Hawn has a bullying problem and fails to address the issue. Beware of sending your child to Ivy Hawn. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 2, 2015

This school is discriminatory and only enrolls students who they feel will be academically successful so that they can get the government grants to stay open. They are not truly dedicated to the arts or to encouraging children with true talent to excel in their craft.... unless their parents have money and are able to donate to their school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	222	10	0	56	2	0	6	296
2013	253	12	2	63	2	0	7	339
2014	292	21	3	74	2	1	7	400
2015	293	23	3	72	0	1	8	400
2016	543	47	7	167	2	5	17	788
2017	567	48	11	157	3	4	19	809
2018	581	50	13	155	2	4	16	821
2019	654	57	14	198	2	4	19	948
2020	663	55	12	185	2	5	26	948
2021	650	56	13	186	2	5	34	946
2022	655	45	14	187	1	3	41	946
2023	645	49	19	186	1	3	37	940

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 Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	296	n/a	n/a	38.9
2013	339	n/a	n/a	42.5
2014	400	25.0	16.0	46
2015	400	24.0	16.6	40
2016	788	n/a	n/a	40.5
2017	809	n/a	n/a	36.6
2018	821	n/a	n/a	42.9
2019	948	59.0	16.0	36.9
2020	948	n/a	n/a	31.3
2021	946	61.0	15.5	33
2022	946	58.0	16.3	33.8
2023	940	52.0	18.0	27.1

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 Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	296	n/a	n/a	38.9
2013	339	n/a	n/a	42.5
2014	400	25.0	16.0	46
2015	400	24.0	16.6	40
2016	788	n/a	n/a	40.5
2017	809	n/a	n/a	36.6
2018	821	n/a	n/a	42.9
2019	948	59.0	16.0	36.9
2020	948	n/a	n/a	31.3
2021	946	61.0	15.5	33
2022	946	58.0	16.3	33.8
2023	940	52.0	18.0	27.1

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 Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$22 (0.3%)	$7,015 (99.7%)	$7,037
2019	$38 (0.6%)	$6,531 (99.4%)	$6,569
2020	$19 (0.3%)	$6,752 (99.7%)	$6,770
2021	$424 (6.2%)	$6,412 (93.8%)	$6,836
2022	$562 (7.7%)	$6,780 (92.3%)	$7,342
2023	$1,547 (18.2%)	$6,930 (81.8%)	$8,477

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 476^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 418^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.2%
Ranks 235^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 286^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	75	70	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	71	56	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	65	72	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	60	75	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	82	71	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	81	62	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	74	74
5th Grade Science (Volusia)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	69	73	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	66	66
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	69	60	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	73	51	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	71	72	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	45	49	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	70	68	2%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	88	81	7%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	74	87	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts)	98	96	2%
End of Course Geometry (Volusia)	55	40	15%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	948	940	0.8%
African American	57	49	14%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	14	19	35.7%
Hispanic	198	186	6.1%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	654	645	1.4%
Two or More Races	19	37	94.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	27.1%	9.8%

Schools Near Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts

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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 Geometry (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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 228-3900	940	52	18.0	27.1%	645 (68.6%)	49 (5.2%)	186 (19.8%)	19 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	37 (3.9%)	70.2	636^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.8%		79.5	418^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.3%	218	66.0	70.0	59.0	73.0	65.0	60.0	76.0	69.0	59.0	51.0	65.0	51.0	62.0	69.0	82.0	100.0	79.0	$8,477	$1,547	$6,930
Volusia Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E Kicklighter Rd	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 228-1125	527	35	15.0	64.3%	264 (50.1%)	61 (11.6%)	170 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	57.7	903^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.0%		59.8	847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%	56	53.0	51.0	54.0				56.0	66.0	62.0				63.0					$10,166	$1,597	$8,570
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1395 S Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 943-7670	768	47	16.5	49.2%	390 (50.8%)	122 (15.9%)	198 (25.8%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.3%)	54.5	982^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.5%		52.6	1029^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.1%	47	54.0	52.0	54.0				60.0	59.0	57.0				56.0					$8,777	$1,283	$7,494
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
Friendship Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2746 Fulford St	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7030	415	28	14.8	75.4%	120 (28.9%)	71 (17.1%)	210 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	27.7	1695^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.9%		27	1679^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%	16	48.0	46.0	33.0				41.0	47.0	38.0				45.0					$11,508	$1,876	$9,632
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
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
Blue Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	282 N Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6760	520	42	12.5	75.2%	196 (37.7%)	86 (16.5%)	215 (41.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.8%)	28.3	1669^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		27.5	1668^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.5%	1	33.0	41.0	42.0				40.0	53.0	44.0				47.0					$11,374	$2,208	$9,166
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
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

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