Very Good
#1063 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 28% in state
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
Elementary School · Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
A Volusia elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2745 S PENINSULA DR, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
- Math 51% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where R. J. Longstreet 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,418
Median home value
$339,500
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chase Academy, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Warner Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| South Daytona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #18 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
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Daytona Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
What grades does R. J. Longstreet Elementary School serve?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. J. Longstreet Elementary School rank in FL?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks #1,063 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School a charter school?
No, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School a Title I school?
No, R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
73.1% of students at R. J. Longstreet 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
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (386) 756-7280
- Area population (ZIP 32118)
- 18,075
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 59.4
Official sources & links
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 32118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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