Spirit Elementary School

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Spirit Elementary School ranks 1469 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spirit Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Deltona, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 681. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spirit Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (52.57%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 28.13% to 50.6% Hispanic. The school also has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.6% to 31.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 18.6% to 35.9%. Additionally, Spirit Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Volusia district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Spirit Elementary's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency was 44%, compared to 54% for Volusia and 55% for Florida. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.32% to 77.74% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools.

While Spirit Elementary's performance is generally lower than the Volusia district and Florida state averages, some nearby schools, such as Timbercrest Elementary and Deltona Lakes Elementary, have higher test scores and better overall performance, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Spirit Elementary to learn from and collaborate with these higher-performing schools. Additionally, Spirit Elementary's per-student spending has increased from $9,395 in 2019-2020 to $10,794 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, but this increased funding does not seem to have translated into significantly improved academic outcomes, indicating that the school may need to examine how resources are being utilized and explore ways to optimize their use.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1500 Meadowlark Dr
Deltona, FL 32725

(386) 789-7280

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1469^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,794

Students who attend Spirit Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Deltona Middle School
High:	Deltona High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 733

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

White:

30.0%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spirit Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 35^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), White (30%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spirit Elementary School is 17.4. 43 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Spirit Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spirit Elementary School is $10,794, which is the 22^nd highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spirit Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spirit Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	46.81	1005^th	1786	43.7%
2008	52.09	904^th	1789	49.5%
2009	64.55	678^th	1847	63.3%
2010	59.01	837^th	1919	56.4%
2011	49.62	1057^th	1985	46.8%
2012	49.62	1006^th	1984	49.3%
2013	46.46	1083^rd	2029	46.6%
2014	44.75	1140^th	2064	44.8%
2016	44.84	1150^th	2087	44.9%
2017	36.17	1351^st	2112	36.0%
2018	32.79	1452^nd	2118	31.4%
2019	26.76	1667^th	2182	23.6%
2021	40.58	1294^th	2247	42.4%
2022	44.44	1212^th	2219	45.4%
2023	40.24	1331^st	2240	40.6%
2024	35.68	1469^th	2256	34.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spirit Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	402	66	6	177	2	n/a	n/a	0	653
2006	425	84	6	249	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
2007	412	78	10	268	1	n/a	n/a	69	838
2008	408	89	10	299	1	n/a	n/a	66	873
2009	419	79	7	293	2	n/a	n/a	72	872
2010	383	67	10	324	2	n/a	n/a	27	813
2011	372	54	10	307	1	2	25	0	771
2012	332	59	11	300	2	1	18	0	723
2013	308	53	10	274	1	2	13	0	661
2014	335	58	11	267	0	1	10	0	682
2015	350	69	13	305	1	1	20	0	759
2016	347	87	17	272	2	2	26	0	753
2017	336	81	18	299	1	2	21	0	758
2018	317	82	15	263	1	1	20	0	699
2019	301	88	12	269	0	1	22	0	693
2020	246	73	9	305	0	1	25	0	659
2021	204	58	8	275	0	1	24	0	570
2022	217	54	9	324	1	1	32	0	638
2023	202	71	13	358	1	0	36	0	681
2024	220	76	11	377	2	0	47	0	733

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spirit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	653	41.0	15.9	56.7
2006	765	48.0	15.9	52.2
2007	838	58.0	14.4	57.5
2008	873	66.5	13.1	62.8
2009	872	70.3	13.7	66.5
2010	813	59.5	13.6	66.5
2011	771	59.6	12.9	70.7
2012	723	57.0	12.6	72.9
2013	661	55.0	12.0	73.1
2014	682	55.0	12.4	75.5
2015	759	59.0	12.8	77.3
2016	753	63.0	11.9	78.6
2017	758	62.0	12.2	79.6
2018	699	55.0	12.7	78.5
2019	693	45.8	15.1	81.2
2020	659	44.8	14.7	78
2021	570	45.0	12.6	66.3
2022	638	46.0	13.8	77.7
2023	681	40.0	17.0	64.3
2024	733	42.0	17.4	71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spirit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	653	41.0	15.9	56.7
2006	765	48.0	15.9	52.2
2007	838	58.0	14.4	57.5
2008	873	66.5	13.1	62.8
2009	872	70.3	13.7	66.5
2010	813	59.5	13.6	66.5
2011	771	59.6	12.9	70.7
2012	723	57.0	12.6	72.9
2013	661	55.0	12.0	73.1
2014	682	55.0	12.4	75.5
2015	759	59.0	12.8	77.3
2016	753	63.0	11.9	78.6
2017	758	62.0	12.2	79.6
2018	699	55.0	12.7	78.5
2019	693	45.8	15.1	81.2
2020	659	44.8	14.7	78
2021	570	45.0	12.6	66.3
2022	638	46.0	13.8	77.7
2023	681	40.0	17.0	64.3
2024	733	42.0	17.4	71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spirit Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$768 (9.3%)	$7,452 (90.7%)	$8,220
2019	$833 (9.9%)	$7,600 (90.1%)	$8,432
2020	$876 (9.3%)	$8,519 (90.7%)	$9,395
2021	$1,193 (11.1%)	$9,568 (88.9%)	$10,762
2022	$1,902 (18.9%)	$8,154 (81.1%)	$10,056
2023	$1,904 (17.6%)	$8,891 (82.4%)	$10,794

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spirit Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1667^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1331^st of 2240 Elementary schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Elementary School)	48	41	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spirit Elementary School)	47	48	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Elementary School)	36	48	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Elementary School)	41	55	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Elementary School)	44	54	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Elementary School)	50	41	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Spirit Elementary School)	46	63	17%
5th Grade Science (Volusia)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	693	681	1.7%
African American	88	71	19.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	13	8.3%
Hispanic	269	358	33.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	301	202	32.9%
Two or More Races	22	36	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	64.3%	16.9%

Schools Near Spirit Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spirit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Meadowlark Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7280	733	42	17.4	71.5%	220 (30.0%)	76 (10.4%)	377 (51.4%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	35.7	1469^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		40.2	1331^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%	138	44.0	48.0	44.0	47.0	47.0	41.0	57.0	$10,794	$1,904	$8,891
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Abagail Dr	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3300	640	47	13.6	78.3%	272 (42.5%)	54 (8.4%)	271 (42.3%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.0%)	26.2	1734^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.1%		35.6	1454^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.1%	280	47.0	39.0	37.0	49.0	48.0	37.0	38.0	$10,538	$2,653	$7,886
Deltona Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2022 Adelia Blvd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7015	718	50	14.3	72.6%	231 (32.2%)	103 (14.3%)	342 (47.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)	51.9	1047^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.6%		56	948^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.7%	99	59.0	50.0	57.0	59.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	$11,425	$1,606	$9,820
Timbercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7262	804	56	14.3	60.7%	331 (41.2%)	82 (10.2%)	330 (41.0%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	66.9	701^st of 2256 public elementary schools	68.9%		70.9	609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.8%	92	66.0	57.0	60.0	66.0	68.0	59.0	57.0	$9,643	$1,541	$8,102
Forest Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Doyle Rd	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-6600	457	38	12.0	63.7%	178 (38.9%)	51 (11.2%)	202 (44.2%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	43.7	1250^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.6%		52.6	1031^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	219	59.0	57.0	48.0	60.0	52.0	31.0	44.0	$11,678	$1,948	$9,731
The Reading Edge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2975 Enterprise Rd	Debary	32713	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 668-8911	295	8	36.8	1.0%	117 (39.7%)	21 (7.1%)	139 (47.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	41.2	1307^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.1%		61.4	806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%	501	52.0	50.0	61.0	35.0	39.0	52.0	61.0	$8,892	$997	$7,895
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Main St	Enterprise	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 668-3500	594	43	13.8	74.2%	219 (36.9%)	97 (16.3%)	235 (39.6%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (3.9%)	46.2	1197^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.5	827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	370	53.0	57.0	50.0	54.0	57.0	46.0	50.0	$10,349	$1,599	$8,749
Friendship Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2746 Fulford St	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7030	422	29	14.5	81.8%	113 (26.8%)	56 (13.3%)	237 (56.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	27.7	1695^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.9%		27	1679^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%	16	48.0	46.0	33.0	41.0	47.0	38.0	45.0	$11,508	$1,876	$9,632
Orange City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E University Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 775-5215	601	41	14.6	73.7%	343 (57.1%)	54 (9.0%)	168 (28.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	20.3	1892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	16.1%		33.7	1499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%	393	36.0	44.0	35.0	38.0	44.0	32.0	38.0	$8,788	$1,545	$7,244
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3155 Phonetia Dr	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 328-5530	445	30	14.8	68.8%	192 (43.1%)	58 (13.0%)	162 (36.4%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	14.1	2060^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.7%		22.2	1829^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.3%	231	46.0	37.0	25.0	38.0	29.0	29.0	26.0	$11,365	$2,570	$8,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Elementary School

How many students attend Spirit Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 733 students attended Spirit Elementary School.

What district is Spirit Elementary School in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of Spirit Elementary School?

Students at Spirit Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 30% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Spirit Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Deltona Middle School
High : Deltona High School

Is Spirit Elementary School a good school?

Spirit Elementary School ranks 1469^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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