PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

palmterrace.vcsedu.org

697 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Terrace Elementary School is a public school located in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving students as part of the Volusia County School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and the development of fundamental academic skills. With an emphasis on preparing students for future success, the school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palm Terrace Elementary serves as a vital anchor in the Daytona Beach community. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student well-being. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive culture, the school aims to help young learners build confidence and social responsibility, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

697

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	96
Black	417
Asian	8
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	5

Black
417 (59.8%)
White
114 (16.4%)
Hispanic
96 (13.8%)
Two or More
57 (8.2%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)274-3430
Website:	http://palmterrace.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	49.6%
Male	351	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)