Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delaware Elementary serves the southern part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delaware Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delaware Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Elementary School is ranked #1344 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Delaware Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pershing Elementary School, Sequiota 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 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Delaware Elementary School?
347 students attend Delaware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Delaware Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Elementary School?
Delaware Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delaware Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Elementary School part of?
Delaware Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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