Very Good
#936 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 25% in state
Tomoka Elementary School
Elementary School · Volusia · Ormond Beach, FL
A Volusia elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 OSCEOLA AVE, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tomoka Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tomoka 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,248
Median home value
$368,400
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormond Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| The Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| St Brendan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Montessori Global Research InstitutePrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–9 | 2.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
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
- #15 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
Tomoka Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tomoka Elementary School
Tomoka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ormond Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 609 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tomoka Elementary School
What grades does Tomoka Elementary School serve?
Tomoka Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tomoka Elementary School?
Tomoka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomoka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomoka Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tomoka Elementary School rank in FL?
Tomoka Elementary School ranks #936 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Tomoka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tomoka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Tomoka Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomoka Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tomoka Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tomoka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tomoka Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tomoka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tomoka Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Tomoka 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
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (386) 676-1200
- Area population (ZIP 32176)
- 14,344
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 60.1
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 32176; 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
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