- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deland, FL
George W. Marks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George W. Marks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001987
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W. Marks Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George W. Marks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Marks Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
George W. Marks Elementary School grew from 743 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120192001987 · Deland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 14.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
George W. Marks Elementary School grew from 743 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
George W. Marks 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 780
George W. Marks Elementary School
780 students
What this shows George W. Marks Elementary School reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W. Marks Elementary School compares
George W. Marks Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, George W. Marks Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George W. Marks 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W. Marks 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about George W. Marks Elementary School
How many students attend George W. Marks Elementary School?
George W. Marks Elementary School has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Marks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Marks Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 George W. Marks Elementary School?
58.8% of students at George W. Marks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Marks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George W. Marks Elementary School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Marks Elementary School?
George W. Marks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 George W. Marks Elementary School rank among schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Marks Elementary School ranks #1 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 George W. Marks 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.