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VOLUSIA

Florida · Public School District
90
Schools
63,365
Students
$11,697
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
55.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

VOLUSIA is a public school district in Florida serving 63,365 students across 90 schools. It includes 48 elementary, 12 middle, 16 high schools, among them 7 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,697 is below the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (90)
Elementary Schools48 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEACHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05556
BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05520
CHAMPION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05584
CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05491
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05843
CORONADO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05223
CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05808
DEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05915
DELTONA LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05706
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05649
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLPK–05504
EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05297
ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05588
FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05476
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05768
FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05415
GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05743
HOLLY HILL SCHOOLPK–081,149
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05773
INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05613
IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTSCharterKG–08940
LOUISE S. MCINNIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05406
MANATEE COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05795
ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05615
ORMOND BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05318
OSTEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05469
PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05592
PATHWAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05724
PIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05490
PINE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05688
PORT ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05361
PRIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05645
R. J. LONGSTREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05359
READ-PATTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05363
SAMSULA ACADEMYCharterKG–05144
SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05779
SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05681
SPRUCE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05785
SUGAR MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05623
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05541
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05694
THE READING EDGE ACADEMYCharterKG–05309
TIMBERCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05797
TOMOKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05709
TURIE T. SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05383
VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05527
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05636
WOODWARD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05554
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,697-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
47%
State
34.5%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
90
Schools
63,365
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 90 schools including 7 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,697, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in VOLUSIA?
VOLUSIA has 90 public schools, serving a total of 63,365 students.
What is the graduation rate for VOLUSIA?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does VOLUSIA spend per student?
VOLUSIA spends $11,697 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in VOLUSIA?
55% of students in VOLUSIA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in VOLUSIA?
Yes — 7 of the 90 schools in VOLUSIA are charter schools.
What grade levels does VOLUSIA serve?
VOLUSIA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for VOLUSIA?
The median opportunity score across schools in VOLUSIA is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.