How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blue Lake Elementary School | George W. Marks Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Deland, FL | Deland, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 524 | 780 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 51.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blue Lake Elementary School | George W. Marks Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,727 | $10,727 |
| District | Volusia County Schools | Volusia County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blue Lake Elementary School | George W. Marks Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.2% | 50.5% |
| African American | 19.3% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5% | 36.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blue Lake Elementary School | George W. Marks Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 516:1 | 343:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.8% | 28.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.