Allen Frear Elementary School

238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 677 students in grades 1-5, Allen Frear Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allen Frear Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Allen Frear Elementary School's student population of 677 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Allen Frear Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Frear Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#35 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
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35%
27%
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55%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
21%
30%
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White
56%
42%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Allen Frear Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allen Frear Elementary School's ranking?
Allen Frear Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Allen Frear Elementary School often compared to?
Allen Frear Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Academy Of Dover Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Allen Frear Elementary School?
677 students attend Allen Frear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Allen Frear Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Frear Elementary School?
Allen Frear Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allen Frear Elementary School offer ?
Allen Frear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Allen Frear Elementary School part of?
Allen Frear Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools closed / Teacher In-Service
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed/Spring Break (District Offices CLOSED Friday)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break Week / Schools Closed (District Office Open)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service / Conferences)
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Memorial Day (District Offices Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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