SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

600 ELIZABETH PL
SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119

southdaytona.vcsedu.org

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Daytona Elementary School is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Volusia County School District. Located in the heart of South Daytona, Florida, the school serves as a foundational academic hub for the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and the holistic development of its young learners. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing resources provided by the Volusia County district to enhance classroom instruction. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, South Daytona Elementary aims to cater to diverse learning needs while maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school remains a key educational pillar for families residing in the South Daytona area.

794

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	146
Black	230
Asian	5
Two or More	88
American Indian	4

White
321 (40.4%)
Black
230 (29.0%)
Hispanic
146 (18.4%)
Two or More
88 (11.1%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)756-7180
Website:	http://southdaytona.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 37

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	396	49.9%
Male	398	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)