At a glance
Reported students
731
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618
Deltona Lakes Elementary School: 731 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Deltona Lakes Elementary School
Deltona Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Deltona. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Volusia. NCES reports 731 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.1%) and White (31.3%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Deltona Lakes Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.87
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic50.1%
- Black12.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Volusia
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Timbercrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
730 reported students
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
729 reported students
Spruce Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
726 reported students
Pine Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
737 reported students
Cypress Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
761 reported students
Palm Terrace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Public schools near Deltona Lakes Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercrest Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 730 | 1.1 mi |
| Spirit Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 691 | 1.9 mi |
| Friendship Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 429 | 1.9 mi |
| Discovery Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 653 | 2.9 mi |
| Forest Lake Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 571 | 3.4 mi |
| Volusia Pines Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 477 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deltona Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Deltona Lakes Elementary School serve?
Deltona Lakes Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Volusia.
How many students attend Deltona Lakes Elementary School?
Deltona Lakes Elementary School reported 731 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 645 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deltona Lakes Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 731 students and 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deltona Lakes Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deltona Lakes Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Volusia attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Deltona Lakes Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Deltona Lakes Elementary School in?
Deltona Lakes Elementary School is part of Volusia, based in Deland, FL, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deltona Lakes Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Timbercrest Elementary School (1.1 mi), Spirit Elementary School (1.9 mi), Friendship Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.