Serving 921 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Debary Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Debary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Debary Elementary School's student population of 921 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Debary Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Debary Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Debary Elementary School's ranking?
Debary Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Debary Elementary School?
921 students attend Debary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Debary Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Debary Elementary School?
Debary Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Debary Elementary School offer ?
Debary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Debary Elementary School part of?
Debary Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
Excellent Elementary School. Excellent Administration and Staff.
5 8/29/2013
The school is awesome great teachers,however the new secretary or the new lady that is at the desk when you walk in with the glasses can be a little rude and snappy and she brushes her behavior off by stating,oh I am new here,other than that the school and reminding staff is great,even the crossing guard ladies,very friendly and looks out totally for the children and parents
5 8/19/2013
Excellent school by any measure. What happens in the classroom is mostly exposure and DE has a broad curriculum. The real learning happens when the student brings the information home and the parent (or grandparent in our case) takes over. Teacher + parent+ resources = Happy, successful student. Take away any one of these and you have mediocrity. DeBary Elementary provides really good teachers and a good part of the resources. The rest is really up to us!
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