There were 10 white students enrolled in Volusia County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 100% less than the previous year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
Data showed that Volusia County School District welcomed 22 students during the 2023-24 school year, all of whom identified as white.
Volusia County School District roughly covers 88 schools within Volusia County, and has a main office in Deland.
Among the 88 schools in Volusia County School District, Spruce Creek High School recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 1,788 students.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis’s budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers’ salaries and other instructional personnel.
| School Year | Total District Enrollment | Total white Students | white % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 22 | 10 | 45%% |
| 2022-23 | 63,365 | 33,805 | 53.3%% |
| 2021-22 | 62,666 | 34,154 | 54.5%% |
| 2020-21 | 61,088 | 34,008 | 55.7%% |
| 2019-20 | 63,027 | 35,673 | 56.6%% |
| 2018-19 | 63,249 | 36,158 | 57.2%% |
| 2017-18 | 62,977 | 36,302 | 57.6%% |
