GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VOLUSIA school district, located in DELAND, FL with about 566 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in DeLand, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Volusia County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By prioritizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local DeLand community.
The school places a significant emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, utilizing a variety of resources to meet the unique needs of its student body. Beyond standard classroom instruction, George W. Marks Elementary promotes a culture of collaboration, encouraging active participation from families and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that empowers students to reach their full potential and become responsible citizens.
For more information, contact GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (386) 822-6630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DELAND, FL 32724-2928
(386) 822-6630
GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DELAND, FL with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VOLUSIA
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 566 students
- White
- 64.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.