DEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

debary.vcsedu.org

780 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

DeBary Elementary School, located at 88 W. Highbanks Rd. in DeBary, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students in the Volusia County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social development, and personal responsibility. The campus environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their classroom studies and extracurricular activities to build a well-rounded educational experience.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Volusia County School system, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they transition into middle school. By leveraging resources provided by the district, DeBary Elementary maintains a focus on state standards and educational initiatives, such as literacy programs and STEM integration. Families in the area can access detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district policies through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for school-to-home communication.

780

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	169
Black	50
Asian	25
Two or More	31

White
505 (64.7%)
Hispanic
169 (21.7%)
Black
50 (6.4%)
Two or More
31 (4.0%)
Asian
25 (3.2%)

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)668-3530
Website:	http://debary.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 4

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 149