Delmar Elementary School serves 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Delmar Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delmar Elementary School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delmar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Delmar Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
19%
34%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delmar Elementary School's ranking?
Delmar Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Delmar Elementary School?
843 students attend Delmar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Delmar Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delmar Elementary School?
Delmar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delmar Elementary School offer ?
Delmar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delmar Elementary School part of?
Delmar Elementary School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
Delmar has always been a great school. It was over 40 years ago when I was a student there and still is today. My grandson is currently a student there. He is not only excelling in his classes, he''s learning respect and responsibility. Although learning respect and responsibility starts at home, it''s good to know the staff at Delmar carries through at school as well.
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