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#584 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 15% in state

Pathways Elementary School

Elementary School · Volusia · Ormond Beach, FL

A Volusia elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2100 AIRPORT RD, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

  • Math 66% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Pathways Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 67% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2013
ELA
67%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pathways Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,817

Median home value

$315,100

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.3 mi711Compare →
Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.4 mi474Compare →
Riverbend AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.5 mi289Compare →
Chisholm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available488Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#11 of 80
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pathways Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pathways Elementary School

Pathways Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ormond Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 721 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pathways Elementary School

What grades does Pathways Elementary School serve?

Pathways Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pathways Elementary School?

Pathways Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pathways Elementary School rank in FL?

Pathways Elementary School ranks #584 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pathways Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pathways Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pathways Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pathways Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pathways Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pathways Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pathways Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways Elementary School?

43.7% of students at Pathways Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
721
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
Area population (ZIP 32174)
53,087
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
56.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32174; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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