Summary:
Deltona Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Spring Hill, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 843 students. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 43 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Deltona Elementary School stands out in several key areas. It has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (32.86%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 16.77% to 35.55%. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.5% to 36.9% over the past few years, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 12.5% to 38.8%. Additionally, Deltona Elementary has a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 71.07% to 74.6%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 30% to 76.65%. Interestingly, Deltona Elementary has the highest spending per student, ranging from $9,479 to $11,675, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $9,500 to $13,091.
Academically, Deltona Elementary School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates in various subjects and grade levels, is generally lower than the Hernando District and Florida state averages. For example, in 5th grade Science, Deltona's proficiency rate was 49%, compared to the Hernando District's 55% and the Florida state's 51%. Nearby Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math consistently outperforms Deltona Elementary School and the other surrounding schools in academic metrics, suggesting that Deltona Elementary School may have room for improvement in its academic programs and teaching practices.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hernando
SchoolDigger Rank:
1067th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,675
Students who attend Deltona Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 843
Racial breakdown:
White:
54.2%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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African American:
5.0%
Asian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%
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