VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

500 E KICKLIGHTER RD
LAKE HELEN, FL 32744

volusiapines.vcsedu.org

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Volusia Pines Elementary School, located in Lake Helen, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Volusia County School District. Situated in a quiet, semi-rural community, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development. The school serves a diverse student population, offering core curriculum programs along with various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at helping students meet Florida’s educational standards.

As part of the Volusia County school system, Volusia Pines is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on literacy and numeracy. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Lake Helen community. By maintaining a focus on character education and student achievement, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing foundation for children during their formative elementary years.

477

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	168
Black	66
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
218 (45.7%)
Hispanic
168 (35.2%)
Black
66 (13.8%)
Two or More
23 (4.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)228-1125
Website:	http://volusiapines.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VOLUSIA PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	47.6%
Male	250	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)