GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

georgemarks.vcsedu.org

780 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

780

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	286
Black	61
Asian	8
Two or More	31

White
394 (50.5%)
Hispanic
286 (36.7%)
Black
61 (7.8%)
Two or More
31 (4.0%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)

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)822-6630
Website:	http://georgemarks.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	152
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	46.8%
Male	415	53.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th