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Deltona Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1974^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Deltona Elementary School in Spring Hill, FL, serves 854 students in grades PK-5 within the Hernando district, and is currently facing significant challenges, including a 1-star rating and a steep decline from its previous 3-star performance.

The most pressing issue at Deltona is a chronic absenteeism crisis, with 44.6% of students missing substantial school time—the highest rate among nearby elementary schools. For comparison, Gulf Coast Elementary School has a rate of just 15.4%, and the high-performing Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math sits at 14.3%. This absenteeism is likely a key driver of the school's academic struggles, as seen in 5th-grade math, where only 36% of students are proficient—the lowest score among all nearby schools and well below the state average of 62%. Even schools with similar poverty levels, like Westside Elementary School, outperform Deltona in this subject (52% proficiency).

Despite these challenges, there is a glimmer of hope in 4th-grade English Language Arts (ELA), where 54% of students are proficient, close to the district average of 57%. This suggests effective instruction in some areas that could be replicated. However, the school spends $11,705 per student—more than higher-performing peers like Suncoast Elementary School ($10,431) and Spring Hill Elementary School ($10,644)—indicating that funding alone isn't the issue. The most urgent priority for Deltona must be a comprehensive strategy to improve attendance, as this foundational problem is undermining all academic efforts.

854

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,705

Per pupil spending ?

70%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606

(352) 797-7040

District: Hernando

Students who attend Deltona Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Fox Chapel Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Hispanic:

39.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2016 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,974^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 47 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Hernando

46^th of 70Hernando among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	18.1	1974 of 2240	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.6	1734 of 2258	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.6	1500 of 2256	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	1066 of 2240	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.8	1325 of 2219	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.0	1194 of 2247	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.4	1280 of 2182	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	1498 of 2118	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	54.9	933 of 2112	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.1	868 of 2087	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	38.9	1286 of 2064	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.3	1220 of 2029	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.7	1505 of 1984	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.9	1446 of 1985	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.7	1383 of 1919	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.4	1293 of 1847	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.6	1251 of 1789	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.1	1193 of 1786	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.6	1033 of 1688	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%-13 vs state

Math42%-22 vs state

Science34%-26 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

New P and VP at the school a couple of years ago seem to be helping this school become a great learning environment. For the most part, you can tell the teachers and staff care for the children. Could use some improvement, but the last "A" school my child attended needed lots of improvement. My kids are happy at the school and they feel welcome and seem to be doing well academically. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Deltona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Deltona Blvd	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7040	854	56	15.2	70.0%	439 (51.4%)	34 (4.0%)	340 (39.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.3%)	18.1	1974^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.9%		26.6	1734^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.2%	240	41.0	54.0	48.0				40.0	50.0	36.0				34.0					$11,705	$1,190	$10,516
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Applegate Dr	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7080	512	36	14.2	72.9%	283 (55.3%)	36 (7.0%)	156 (30.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	38.7	1439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%		44.3	1239^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.1%	200	44.0	60.0	55.0				59.0	66.0	52.0				53.0					$13,531	$1,134	$12,397
Explorer K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	10252 Northcliffe Blvd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7094	1,544	95	16.2	65.1%	659 (42.7%)	151 (9.8%)	621 (40.2%)	17 (1.1%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	88 (5.7%)	17.7	1982^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.5%		17.4	1980^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.3%	2	50.0	42.0	38.0	56.0	51.0	60.0	52.0	37.0	22.0	40.0	51.0	65.0	42.0	40.0	88.0	72.0	63.0	$11,020	$1,091	$9,929
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	106	6	17.6	35.8%	63 (59.4%)	2 (1.9%)	34 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)	61.6	840^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%		53.4	1029^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.4%	189	71.0	86.0	61.0				79.0	71.0	50.0				59.0					$11,619	$247	$11,372
Suncoast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11135 Quality Dr	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7085	967	54	17.9	62.2%	471 (48.7%)	55 (5.7%)	361 (37.3%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.8%)	71.4	592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.6%		60.5	865^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.7%	273	76.0	63.0	64.0				82.0	76.0	61.0				69.0					$10,431	$1,224	$9,207
Shady Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	18000 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 774-4100	444	36	12.2	59.9%	308 (69.4%)	13 (2.9%)	89 (20.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	46.9	1226^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.3%		48	1159^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.7%	67	49.0	51.0	47.0				73.0	69.0	68.0				57.0					$13,843	$1,454	$12,389
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7055	920	56	16.4	61.2%	441 (47.9%)	59 (6.4%)	365 (39.7%)	19 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.6%)	32.8	1591^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%		40.3	1347^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.3%	244	61.0	59.0	46.0				63.0	61.0	37.0				37.0					$11,848	$1,110	$10,737
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7030	829	46	18.0	61.6%	392 (47.3%)	60 (7.2%)	312 (37.6%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.9%)	47.5	1211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%		42	1296^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.6%	85	58.0	55.0	67.0				62.0	65.0	43.0				61.0					$10,644	$1,101	$9,544
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math	Public, Magnet	K-8	13400 Elgin Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7024	1,456	90	16.1	28.4%	941 (64.6%)	46 (3.2%)	333 (22.9%)	41 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	90 (6.2%)	89.3	146^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.5%		89.4	185^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.8%	39	82.0	75.0	84.0	89.0	90.0	87.0	88.0	81.0	80.0	89.0	91.0	90.0	85.0	75.0	97.0	100.0	93.0	$10,960	$485	$10,475
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14710 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-5800	568	36	15.8	63.2%	374 (65.8%)	14 (2.5%)	120 (21.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.5%)	26.1	1757^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%		34.1	1522^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	32.6%	235	47.0	48.0	45.0				60.0	48.0	42.0				52.0					$11,475	$958	$10,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Deltona Elementary School

What district is Deltona Elementary School in?

Hernando

What is the racial makeup of Deltona Elementary School?

Students at Deltona Elementary School are 51% White, 40% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Deltona Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fox Chapel Middle School

Is Deltona Elementary School a good school?

Deltona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Deltona Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 854 students attended Deltona Elementary School.

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