- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deland, FL
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edith I. Starke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002010
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith I. Starke Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith I. Starke Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Edith I. Starke Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120192002010 · Deland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Edith I. Starke Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edith I. Starke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 270
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Edith I. Starke Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith I. Starke Elementary School compares
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 32.2%
White 17.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Edith I. Starke Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith I. Starke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith I. Starke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith I. Starke Elementary School
How many students attend Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
82.5% of students at Edith I. Starke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edith I. Starke Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edith I. Starke Elementary School rank among schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith I. Starke Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Deland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deland on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Edith I. Starke Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.