Volusia Pines Elementary School

500 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Volusia Pines Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Volusia Pines Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Volusia Pines Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Volusia Pines 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1790 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
50%
52%
50%
52%
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 Volusia Pines Elementary School's ranking?
Volusia Pines Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Volusia Pines Elementary School often compared to?
Volusia Pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Volusia Pines Elementary School?
499 students attend Volusia Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Volusia Pines Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volusia Pines Elementary School?
Volusia Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Volusia Pines Elementary School offer ?
Volusia Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Volusia Pines Elementary School part of?
Volusia Pines Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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