EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edith I. Starke Elementary School, located in DeLand, Florida, is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Volusia County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Starke Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on building a cohesive community through parent involvement and student-centered initiatives. Starke Elementary provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere. By promoting both intellectual and social-emotional development, the school aims to create a nurturing space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop a love for learning, and contribute positively to their local community.

297

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	100
Black	110
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
110 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
100 (33.7 %)
White
72 (24.2 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)943-7950
Website:	http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/Starke/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	51.5%
Male	144	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)