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#2197 of 3,778 schools in FL
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Elementary School · Volusia · Deland, FL
A Volusia elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 S PARSONS AVE, Deland, FL 32720
- Math 28% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edith I. Starke Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edith I. Starke 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,512
Median home value
$280,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Ese Related ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 1.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #41 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
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deland, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,197 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edith I. Starke Elementary School
What grades does Edith I. Starke Elementary School serve?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edith I. Starke Elementary School rank in FL?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School ranks #2,197 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Edith I. Starke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edith I. Starke Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edith I. Starke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edith I. Starke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edith I. Starke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edith I. Starke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
86.5% of students at Edith I. Starke 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
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (386) 943-7950
- Area population (ZIP 32720)
- 34,633
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 32720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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