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EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY
730 S. Parsons Ave.
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 943-9651
    School Information

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    Edith I. Starke Elementary

    730 S. Parsons Avenue
    DeLand, FL 32720
    Phone: (386) 943-9651
    Fax: (386) 626-0062

    Principal: ​Eilene Ahr

    Reporting Absences

    Parents should notify the school every time a student is absent.  Please call 386-943-9651 and press #6. 

    Starke is a Stetson University PDS School

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    Starke Elementary is proud to be a Professional Development School in conjunction with Stetson University.  Professional Development Schools (PDS) are schools that have joined with universities to accomplish common educational goals that include developing exemplary practice to maximize student outcomes, providing optimum sites for teacher candidate preparation, offering in-service teacher professional development, and implementing reflective inquiry to enhance teacher and student learning.  Click here to find out more about Professional Development Schools. 

    Directions:

    From intersection of US 17-92 (Woodland Blvd.) and SR 44 (New York Ave.), proceed south on 17-92 to West Beresford Ave. Turn right and proceed west about 4 blocks to Parsons Ave. Turn right.

    I-95 Exit at I-4 and proceed west on I-4. Exit I-4 at SR 44(exit 56/118) and proceed west towards DeLand. Turn left on Hill Ave. and proceed to Beresford Ave. Turn right and proceed across 17-92 to Parsons Ave. Turn right.

    I-4 Exit at SR 44(exit 56/118) and proceed west towards DeLand. Turn left on Hill Ave. and proceed to Beresford Ave. Turn right and proceed across 17-92 to Parsons Ave. Turn right.

    NSB Take SR 44 west towards DeLand. Turn left on Hill Ave. and proceed to Beresford Ave. Turn right and proceed across 17-92 to Parsons Ave. Turn right.

    NW Take US 17 to DeLand. Proceed on 17-92 to West Beresford Ave and turn right. Travel west about four blocks to Parsons Ave. Turn right.

     

    Mission Statement

    The Edith I. Starke Elementary learning community meets all challenges by building on the strengths and diversity of our community.  We hold high expectations for all students, ensuring their success in learning.

     

    Our Vision

    All students at Edith I. Starke elementary achieve success due to a diverse, caring, committed learning community of teachers, families, school support staff, and community partners.  Research-based teaching strategies and a positive school environment close the achievement gap and inspire each student to become a contributing citizen.