Smyrna Elementary School

121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Smyrna Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Smyrna Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Smyrna Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smyrna Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#97 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
27%
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30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
32%
30%
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White
49%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Smyrna Elementary School's ranking?
Smyrna Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Smyrna Elementary School often compared to?
Smyrna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Smyrna Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Smyrna Elementary School?
453 students attend Smyrna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Smyrna Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smyrna Elementary School offer ?
Smyrna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Smyrna Elementary School part of?
Smyrna Elementary School is part of Smyrna School District.

School Calendar

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Date
School Closed - Professional Learning
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed - Good Friday Observed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed - Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
May 06, 2024 (Monday)
School Closed - Memorial Day
May 27, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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