ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

555 E UNIVERSITY AVE
ORANGE CITY, FL 32763

orangecity.vcsedu.org

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orange City Elementary School, located at 555 E. University Ave in Orange City, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Volusia County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and educational excellence.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to the Volusia County School District’s broader mission of "guiding all students to reach their full potential." Through a blend of standard curriculum, various school programs, and faculty support, Orange City Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can utilize their online portal to stay informed about school events, district policies, and resources designed to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

594

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	168
Black	68
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
311 (52.4%)
Hispanic
168 (28.3%)
Black
68 (11.4%)
Two or More
35 (5.9%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)
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)575-4215
Website:	http://orangecity.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 22

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	49.5%
Male	300	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)