EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL

edgewaterpublic.vcsedu.org

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewater Public School, located in Edgewater, Florida, is a vital part of the Volusia County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it adheres to the state’s rigorous educational standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Edgewater Public School places a strong focus on community partnership and parent involvement, recognizing these elements as essential to student success. By providing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges and responsible citizenship. Through its official district website, the school maintains clear communication with families, offering resources and updates to ensure that both parents and students remain connected to the school’s ongoing initiatives and events.

439

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	25
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	28

White
345 (78.6%)
Black
35 (8.0%)
Two or More
28 (6.4%)
Hispanic
25 (5.7%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)

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)426-7300
Website:	http://edgewaterpublic.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 36

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 59