Townsend Elementary School

126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 433 students in grades 1-5, Townsend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Townsend Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Townsend Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townsend Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#49 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
22%
30%
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White
60%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
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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 Townsend Elementary School's ranking?
Townsend Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
433 students attend Townsend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Townsend Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Townsend Elementary School offer ?
Townsend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Townsend Elementary School part of?
Townsend Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools / Offices Closed - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School: Gr 12
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School: Gr K-11
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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