George W. Marks Elementary School

Q: Is George W. Marks Elementary School a good school?

George W. Marks Elementary School ranks 1190 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

George W. Marks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Deland, Florida, with a student population of 743 that is predominantly White and Hispanic.

While the school has seen increased per-student spending, from $8,842 in 2019-2020 to $11,148 in 2022-2023, its academic performance remains below the district and state averages. George W. Marks Elementary has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12.0% in 2019-2020 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, compared to the Volusia district and state averages of 27.8% and 25.4% respectively in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are 4-8 percentage points lower than the Volusia and Florida averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.45% to 74.27% over the past three years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts, which is located just 6.25 miles away, George W. Marks Elementary consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates that are 10-20 percentage points lower across grade levels and subject areas. The high chronic absenteeism rates at George W. Marks Elementary may be linked to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation is also a concern, as the higher per-student spending has not translated to improved student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1000 N Garfield Ave
Deland, FL 32724

(386) 822-6630

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1190^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,148

Students who attend George W. Marks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Deland Middle School
High:	Deland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 787

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

Hispanic:

35.3%

African American:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare George W. Marks Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details George W. Marks Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), Hispanic (35.3%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George W. Marks Elementary School is 16.3. 41 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare George W. Marks Elementary School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George W. Marks Elementary School is $11,148, which is the 18^th highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

George W. Marks Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for George W. Marks Elementary School.

What do you think?

Your rating for George W. Marks Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for George W. Marks Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	63.75	625^th	1688	63.0%
2007	66.14	637^th	1786	64.3%
2008	68.65	573^rd	1789	68.0%
2009	59.15	790^th	1847	57.2%
2010	58.49	849^th	1919	55.8%
2011	46.72	1130^th	1985	43.1%
2012	58.95	816^th	1984	58.9%
2013	57.13	858^th	2029	57.7%
2014	66.33	670^th	2064	67.5%
2016	59.87	821^st	2087	60.7%
2017	54.06	961^st	2112	54.5%
2018	46.58	1137^th	2118	46.3%
2019	48.63	1111^th	2182	49.1%
2021	53.27	1019^th	2247	54.7%
2022	45.92	1159^th	2219	47.8%
2023	54.41	984^th	2240	56.1%
2024	46.38	1190^th	2256	47.3%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Instead of focusing on fixing problems that matter like the terrible pick up line, the staff rather harass you about parking on the other side where there are no 30 minute lines and tell you not to drop your child off on that side because that whole parking lot with cars parked in it (as we speak) is strictly for the school buses (ironic). Close Quote

Enrollment information for George W. Marks Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	505	94	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1989	652	90	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
1990	669	92	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1991	696	115	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	832
1992	703	105	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	825
1993	700	109	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1994	702	114	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
1995	700	102	7	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	827
1996	700	102	7	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	827
1997	700	107	7	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	833
1998	696	107	13	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	852
1999	683	100	12	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
2000	703	110	8	68	2	n/a	n/a	0	891
2001	606	100	9	92	1	n/a	n/a	0	808
2002	583	85	13	128	1	n/a	n/a	0	810
2003	583	85	13	128	1	n/a	n/a	0	810
2004	615	100	12	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
2005	615	98	10	150	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
2006	635	107	14	161	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
2007	601	106	20	188	0	n/a	n/a	30	945
2008	577	117	17	189	1	n/a	n/a	30	931
2009	552	92	16	200	1	n/a	n/a	33	894
2010	491	80	16	210	3	n/a	n/a	32	832
2011	449	62	15	221	5	0	21	0	773
2012	352	31	7	104	4	0	18	0	516
2013	352	39	7	104	4	1	19	0	526
2014	384	40	7	102	7	2	23	0	565
2015	377	39	10	117	4	1	19	0	567
2016	381	49	13	112	4	2	28	0	589
2017	375	42	14	128	3	1	28	0	591
2018	364	40	10	129	2	0	21	0	566
2019	340	50	11	119	2	0	27	0	549
2020	311	29	12	122	1	0	20	0	495
2021	311	24	7	195	1	0	19	0	557
2022	391	36	8	228	0	0	21	0	684
2023	406	39	9	260	0	0	29	0	743
2024	424	45	10	278	2	0	28	0	787

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George W. Marks Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	615	30.0	20.5	23.7
1989	762	38.0	20.0	22.2
1990	786	42.0	18.7	25.6
1991	832	41.0	20.2	25.4
1992	825	45.0	18.3	19.3
1993	824	44.0	18.7	25.7
1994	840	46.0	18.3	29.3
1995	827	44.0	18.8	35.6
1996	827	44.0	18.8	35.6
1997	833	46.0	18.1	35.7
1998	852	46.0	18.5	35.6
1999	841	47.0	17.9	43
2000	891	49.0	18.2	42.6
2001	808	49.0	16.5	44.9
2002	810	46.0	17.6	48.1
2003	810	46.0	17.6	48.1
2004	875	51.0	17.2	53.4
2005	873	58.0	15.1	49.8
2006	917	63.0	14.6	52.7
2007	945	72.0	13.1	56.3
2008	931	67.5	13.8	55.3
2009	894	69.9	14.2	63
2010	832	62.5	13.3	67.5
2011	773	60.0	12.8	67.4
2012	516	39.0	13.2	63.6
2013	526	38.0	13.8	62.9
2014	565	40.0	14.1	62.7
2015	567	45.0	12.6	64.2
2016	589	46.0	12.8	64.9
2017	591	46.0	12.8	66.3
2018	566	42.0	13.4	68.2
2019	549	37.0	14.8	67.6
2020	495	37.0	13.3	64
2021	557	44.0	12.6	57.5
2022	684	51.0	13.4	74.3
2023	743	53.0	14.0	61
2024	787	48.0	16.3	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George W. Marks Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	615	30.0	20.5	23.7
1989	762	38.0	20.0	22.2
1990	786	42.0	18.7	25.6
1991	832	41.0	20.2	25.4
1992	825	45.0	18.3	19.3
1993	824	44.0	18.7	25.7
1994	840	46.0	18.3	29.3
1995	827	44.0	18.8	35.6
1996	827	44.0	18.8	35.6
1997	833	46.0	18.1	35.7
1998	852	46.0	18.5	35.6
1999	841	47.0	17.9	43
2000	891	49.0	18.2	42.6
2001	808	49.0	16.5	44.9
2002	810	46.0	17.6	48.1
2003	810	46.0	17.6	48.1
2004	875	51.0	17.2	53.4
2005	873	58.0	15.1	49.8
2006	917	63.0	14.6	52.7
2007	945	72.0	13.1	56.3
2008	931	67.5	13.8	55.3
2009	894	69.9	14.2	63
2010	832	62.5	13.3	67.5
2011	773	60.0	12.8	67.4
2012	516	39.0	13.2	63.6
2013	526	38.0	13.8	62.9
2014	565	40.0	14.1	62.7
2015	567	45.0	12.6	64.2
2016	589	46.0	12.8	64.9
2017	591	46.0	12.8	66.3
2018	566	42.0	13.4	68.2
2019	549	37.0	14.8	67.6
2020	495	37.0	13.3	64
2021	557	44.0	12.6	57.5
2022	684	51.0	13.4	74.3
2023	743	53.0	14.0	61
2024	787	48.0	16.3	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George W. Marks Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$448 (5.7%)	$7,462 (94.3%)	$7,910
2019	$558 (6.5%)	$8,019 (93.5%)	$8,577
2020	$391 (4.4%)	$8,451 (95.6%)	$8,842
2021	$549 (5.9%)	$8,829 (94.2%)	$9,377
2022	$1,646 (15.8%)	$8,779 (84.2%)	$10,425
2023	$1,835 (16.5%)	$9,311 (83.5%)	$11,148

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George W. Marks Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1111^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 984^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George W. Marks Elementary School)	67	48	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	58	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George W. Marks Elementary School)	60	50	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George W. Marks Elementary School)	53	58	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (George W. Marks Elementary School)	66	59	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	59	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George W. Marks Elementary School)	53	49	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	54	54
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (George W. Marks Elementary School)	47	43	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (George W. Marks Elementary School)	47	66	19%
5th Grade Science (Volusia)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	743	35.3%
African American	50	39	22%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	9	18.2%
Hispanic	119	260	118.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	406	19.4%
Two or More Races	27	29	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	61%	6.6%

Schools Near George W. Marks Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George W. Marks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 N Garfield Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6630	787	48	16.3	66.5%	424 (53.9%)	45 (5.7%)	278 (35.3%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.6%)	46.4	1190^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.3%		54.4	984^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%	206	52.0	60.0	46.0				60.0	60.0	36.0				52.0					$11,148	$1,835	$9,311
Pk Child Care Program	Public	PK	200 N Clara Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 734-7190	5	0			0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ese Related Services	Public	PK	200 N Clara Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 734-7190	61	0		11.5%	26 (42.6%)	15 (24.6%)	18 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Blue Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	282 N Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6760	525	41	12.8	75.4%	184 (35.0%)	110 (21.0%)	200 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	28.3	1669^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		27.5	1668^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.5%	1	33.0	41.0	42.0				40.0	53.0	44.0				47.0					$11,374	$2,208	$9,166
Edith I. Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 S Parsons Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 943-7950	282	18	15.3	86.5%	55 (19.5%)	98 (34.8%)	117 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)	10.7	2135^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.4%		21.2	1868^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.6%	267	36.0	28.0	24.0				29.0	30.0	26.0				38.0					$13,267	$2,647	$10,620
Citrus Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	729 Hazen Rd	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 736-5290	825	59	14.1	61.7%	447 (54.2%)	119 (14.4%)	178 (21.6%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.2%)	52.5	1029^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.4%		65.1	734^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.2%	295	54.0	56.0	58.0				50.0	50.0	56.0				60.0					$10,048	$2,010	$8,038
Woodward Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 S Woodward Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 943-7910	469	40	11.7	71.9%	234 (49.9%)	111 (23.7%)	102 (21.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	44.5	1229^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.5%		36.7	1424^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.4%	195	52.0	38.0	48.0				55.0	37.0	61.0				63.0					$11,135	$1,359	$9,776
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1395 S Blue Lake Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 943-7670	748	54	13.9	51.7%	367 (49.1%)	120 (16.0%)	196 (26.2%)	26 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.2%)	54.5	982^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.5%		52.6	1029^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.1%	47	54.0	52.0	54.0				60.0	59.0	57.0				56.0					$8,777	$1,283	$7,494
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110	Lake Helen	32744	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 228-3900	946	61	15.5	30.1%	636 (67.2%)	48 (5.1%)	197 (20.8%)	21 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	70.2	636^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.8%		79.5	418^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.3%	218	66.0	70.0	59.0	73.0	65.0	60.0	76.0	69.0	59.0	51.0	65.0	51.0	62.0	69.0	82.0	100.0	79.0	$8,477	$1,547	$6,930
Louise S. McInnis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5175 Us Highway 17	De Leon Springs	32130	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 943-6384	390	28	14.1	77.2%	137 (35.1%)	12 (3.1%)	231 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	40.4	1339^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.6%		32.3	1547^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.9%	208	53.0	36.0	38.0				63.0	41.0	58.0				54.0					$12,555	$1,991	$10,564

Frequently Asked Questions about George W. Marks Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of George W. Marks Elementary School?

Students at George W. Marks Elementary School are 54% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is George W. Marks Elementary School in?

Volusia

How many students attend George W. Marks Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 787 students attended George W. Marks Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of George W. Marks Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George W. Marks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deland Middle School
High : Deland High School

Is George W. Marks Elementary School a good school?

George W. Marks Elementary School ranks 1190^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate George W. Marks Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Deland, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for George W. Marks Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.