Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#147 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
29%
28%
42%
6-9%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
51%
20%
Black
24%
31%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School's ranking?
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School often compared to?
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy, Academia Antonia Alonso by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School?
528 students attend Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School?
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School offer ?
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School part of?
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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