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#2197 of 3,778 schools in FL
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Elementary School · VOLUSIA
730 S PARSONS AVE, Deland, FL 32720
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,197 of 3,778
In Deland
#4 of 10
public schools
In district
#41 of 80
VOLUSIA
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Edith I. Starke Elementary School
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About Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deland, FL, part of VOLUSIA. Edith I.
Starke Elementary School serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Edith I. Starke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,197 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Edith I. Starke Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Edith I. Starke Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
42% of students at Edith I. Starke Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Edith I. Starke Elementary School — Students at Edith I. Starke Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Edith I. Starke Elementary School Compares
See how Edith I. Starke Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
730 S PARSONS AVE, Deland, FL 32720
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edith I. Starke Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is STETSON BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Deland, see our Deland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| T.O.P ACADEMY Deland | 0.6 mi | — |
| T.O.P. ACADEMY Deland | 0.6 mi | — |
| SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL Deland | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Deland | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| ESE RELATED SERVICES Deland | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM Deland | 1.0 mi | — |
| DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Deland | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| CASA MONTESSORI Deland | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ST BARNABAS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Deland | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| WOODWARD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deland | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| BLUE JAY ACADEMY WEST VOLUSIA Deland | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| STETSON BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Deland | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| DELAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY Deland | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Deland | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deland | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deland | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| DELAND HIGH SCHOOL Deland | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deland | 2.4 mi | 8.5 |
| FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deland | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| ORANGE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orange City | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,512
Median Home Value
$280,600
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
Population
34,633
College Educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Median Age
41.4
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| GATEWAY ACADEMY Miramar Beach, FL | 5.9 |
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| LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg, FL | 5.9 |
| LINCOLN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola, FL | 5.9 |
| OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa, FL | 5.9 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (386) 943-7950
Resources & Links
District
VOLUSIA- District Enrollment
- 62,742
- Schools in District
- 89
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,727
- District Rank
- #41 of 80
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