Summary:
There is one elementary school, Champion Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in zip code 32124, located in Daytona Beach and part of the Volusia County school district.
Champion Elementary School has 533 students and shows a clear contrast between its math and English Language Arts (ELA) performance. Math is a relative strength, with 3rd and 4th graders scoring 60% proficient and 5th graders scoring 56% in the most recent year, close to state averages. In the prior year, 3rd graders achieved an impressive 73% proficiency in math, significantly outperforming both the district and state. However, ELA scores are a consistent weakness, with proficiency rates for 3rd (45%), 4th (47%), and 5th (53%) grades all falling well below state averages by 7 to 15 percentage points. The school's state ranking has declined sharply, dropping from the 49th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 28th percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, spending per student of $10,922 (above the state average), and 64.17% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern at 30.1%, meaning nearly one in three students is chronically absent, which is a known risk factor for lower academic achievement. While the school spends more than average, its overall performance is in the bottom third of the state, raising questions about how funds are allocated. The declining trajectory and persistent ELA struggles suggest that targeted interventions are needed to reverse the trend, though the strong math scores offer a potential foundation to build upon.
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