R. J. Longstreet Elementary School

2745 S Peninsula Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1109 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
48%
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55-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
36%
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Black
15%
21%
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White
57%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School's ranking?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is ranked #1109 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
356 students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does R. J. Longstreet Elementary School offer ?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School part of?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2012
My kids went here and one of them was crying because she does not want to go to middle school. She said "I do not want to go. I will miss this school mostly Ms. Krueger (her 4th and 5th grade teacher)". This school is the best school.
- Posted by Parent - shoef

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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