Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turie T. Small 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turie T. Small Elementary School serves the northeast part of Daytona Beach, FL, with an attendance zone covering approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turie T. Small Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turie T. Small Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turie T. Small Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#3154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turie T. Small Elementary School's ranking?
Turie T. Small Elementary School is ranked #3154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Turie T. Small Elementary School often compared to?
Turie T. Small Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Daytona Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Turie T. Small Elementary School?
597 students attend Turie T. Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Turie T. Small Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turie T. Small Elementary School?
Turie T. Small Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Turie T. Small Elementary School offer ?
Turie T. Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turie T. Small Elementary School part of?
Turie T. Small Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is Turie T. Small Elementary School located?
Turie T. Small Elementary School is located in the South Cedar Park neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School for Teachers
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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