Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ortona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2347 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
26%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortona Elementary School's ranking?
Ortona Elementary School is ranked #2347 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ortona Elementary School?
204 students attend Ortona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ortona Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ortona Elementary School?
Ortona Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ortona Elementary School offer ?
Ortona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ortona Elementary School part of?
Ortona Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
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