At a glance
Reported students
151
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618
Samsula Academy: 151 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
21.6:1 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
- 184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Samsula Academy
Samsula Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New Smyrna Beach. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Volusia. NCES reports 151 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, above 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 White (90.7%) and multiracial (4%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Samsula Academy
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White90.7%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Coronado Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
The Reading Edge Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
328 reported students
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Port Orange Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Louise S. McInnis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
358 reported students
Public schools near Samsula Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 761 | 4.5 mi |
| Spruce Creek Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 726 | 6.4 mi |
| Horizon Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 618 | 6.8 mi |
| Sweetwater Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 617 | 6.8 mi |
| Chisholm Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 479 | 7.2 mi |
| Read-Pattillo Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 369 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Samsula Academy
What grades does Samsula Academy serve?
Samsula Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Volusia.
How many students attend Samsula Academy?
Samsula Academy reported 151 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 184 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Samsula Academy?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 151 students and 7 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 Samsula Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Samsula Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Samsula Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.6% 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 Samsula Academy in?
Samsula Academy 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 Samsula Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cypress Creek Elementary School (4.5 mi), Spruce Creek Elementary School (6.4 mi), Horizon Elementary School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.