OSTEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

osteen.vcsedu.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Osteen Elementary School, located at 500 Doyle Road in Osteen, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Volusia County School District. Situated in a more rural, unincorporated area of the county, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a nurturing learning environment that aims to foster academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students.

The school’s curriculum aligns with the district’s academic standards, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Osteen Elementary typically promotes student engagement through various enrichment programs and community-focused initiatives. As a member of the Volusia County school system, the institution benefits from district-wide resources and technology integration designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

523

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OSTEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	181
Black	38
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
277 (53.0%)
Hispanic
181 (34.6%)
Black
38 (7.3%)
Two or More
22 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
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:	(407)328-5500
Website:	http://osteen.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
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 12

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 83