Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Tel:
(386)943-7950
- Edith I. Starke Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Edith I. Starke Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Edith I. Starke Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edith I. Starke Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2933 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 32% |
| Black | 48% | 22% |
| White | 22% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VOLUSIA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edith I. Starke Elementary School is Highbanks Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Highbanks Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highbanks Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Debary Highbanks Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 29 students
0.4 miles
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386)822-7896 0.4 6-12 29 - Deland Southwestern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 744 students
0.7 miles
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386)822-6700 0.7 6-8 744 - Deland Deland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1066 students
1.0 miles
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386)822-6580 1.0 6-8 1066 - Port Orange Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program Grades: K-12 | 150 students
1.0 miles
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)734-7190 1.0 K-12 150 - Deland Woodward Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 708 students
1.5 miles
1201 S Woodward Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386)943-7910 1.5 PK-5 708
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