Townsend Early Childhood Center serves 199 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Townsend Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Townsend Early Childhood Center's student population of 199 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Townsend Early Childhood Center is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
27%
30%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Townsend Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Townsend Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center, Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Townsend Early Childhood Center?
199 students attend Townsend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Townsend Early Childhood Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Early Childhood Center?
Townsend Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Townsend Early Childhood Center offer ?
Townsend Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Townsend Early Childhood Center part of?
Townsend Early Childhood Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Offices Open
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School: Gr 12
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School: Grade PK
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School: Gr K-11
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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