EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

starke.vcsedu.org

270 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.

270

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	125
Black	87
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
125 (46.3%)
Black
87 (32.2%)
White
47 (17.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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://starke.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 18

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	46.7%
Male	144	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)