Tomoka Elementary School

Tomoka Elementary School in Ormond Beach, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 652 students in grades PK-5 within the Volusia district, and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, placing it in the 70th percentile statewide.

Tomoka stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math, where 4th-grade proficiency reached 77% in the most recent year—12 points above the state average. Across all subjects and grade levels, Tomoka consistently outperforms both district and state averages, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 72% compared to the state's 60%. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Westside Elementary (47.4%) and Holly Hill Elementary (47.9%). While Tomoka is a pillar of stability in the region, its closest peer is Pine Trail Elementary, which has a slightly higher state ranking (80th percentile) and outperforms Tomoka in 5th-grade math and English Language Arts. The top-performing school in the area is Ormond Beach Elementary (96th percentile, 5-star), which achieves higher test scores despite a higher poverty rate, suggesting a uniquely effective educational model.

Interestingly, Tomoka's success is not driven by higher spending—its per-student expenditure of $10,497 is near the middle of its peer group, while schools with larger budgets like Holly Hill Elementary ($12,772) do not achieve the same results. However, a subtle trend to watch is Tomoka's state percentile rank, which has slowly declined from a peak of 84th in 2015-2016 to 70th in 2025-2026, indicating that other schools across Florida are improving at a faster rate. Overall, Tomoka offers a strong, stable learning environment with a clear strength in math and a culture of attendance that sets it apart from many neighboring schools.