BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

bluelake.vcsedu.org

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Lake Elementary School, located in DeLand, Florida, is a public school serving the Volusia County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, encouraging active participation from both parents and local stakeholders to support student achievement. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Blue Lake Elementary strives to offer a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities and programs that promote character building. With its location in the heart of DeLand, the school serves as a central hub for local families, working to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

524

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	212
Black	101
Asian	4
Two or More	28

Hispanic
212 (40.5%)
White
179 (34.2%)
Black
101 (19.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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)822-6760
Website:	http://bluelake.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 67

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	48.9%
Male	268	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)