Cedar Lane Elementary School serves 554 students in grades 1-5.
Cedar Lane Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Lane Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Lane Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cedar Lane Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
19%
30%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Lane Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Cedar Lane Elementary School?
554 students attend Cedar Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cedar Lane Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Lane Elementary School?
Cedar Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Lane Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cedar Lane Elementary School part of?
Cedar Lane Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School: Grades KG-8 (Full Day)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open
September 01, 2023 (Friday)
First Day of School - Gr 1-9
September 05, 2023 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
Schools / Offices Closed - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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