Summary:
The 61882 zip code area has only one elementary school, Deland-Weldon Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 district. With an enrollment of 105 students, Deland-Weldon Elementary has a relatively small student population and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5.
The school's academic performance is mixed, with overall ELA and Math proficiency rates below the state averages. While 4th and 5th grade ELA proficiency is above 45%, 3rd grade proficiency rates are particularly low, at 0% in ELA and 23.5% in Math. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.1%. Additionally, over 54% of Deland-Weldon Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively economically disadvantaged population.
Despite the school's small size and higher per-student spending of $17,056, the academic outcomes suggest areas for improvement, particularly in 3rd grade and overall Math performance. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these issues and help students at Deland-Weldon Elementary School reach their full potential.
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