FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

friendship.vcsedu.org

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Friendship Elementary School, located at 2746 Fulford St. in Deltona, Florida, serves as a public primary education facility within the Volusia County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging district resources and community involvement, Friendship Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum focuses on foundational core subjects—including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while incorporating opportunities for social-emotional growth and extracurricular enrichment. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, calendars, and updates regarding school policies. As part of the Volusia County system, Friendship Elementary prioritizes the implementation of state standards and data-driven instruction to ensure that each student meets their educational milestones.

429

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	227
Black	68
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (52.9%)
White
119 (27.7%)
Black
68 (15.9%)
Two or More
12 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)789-7030
Website:	http://friendship.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 64

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRIENDSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	47.1%
Male	227	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)