Edith I Starke Elementary School in Deland, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Edith I Starke Elementary School is an urban public school in Deland, Florida that is part of Volusia County Schools. It serves 259 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.0:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

259 Students

37 Teachers

730 S Parsons Ave

Deland, FL 32720 View local requests

http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/starke/pages/default.aspx

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Edith I Starke Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ciara

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Edith I Starke Elementary School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Edith I Starke Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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