Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. J. Longstreet 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. J. Longstreet 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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1604 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 R. J. Longstreet Elementary School's ranking?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is ranked #1604 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
364 students attend R. J. Longstreet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. J. Longstreet Elementary School?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. J. Longstreet Elementary School offer ?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School part of?
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
My kids went here and one of them was crying because she does not want to go to middle school. She said "I do not want to go. I will miss this school mostly Ms. Krueger (her 4th and 5th grade teacher)". This school is the best school.
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