Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elbert-palmer 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
38%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
33%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend Elbert-palmer Elementary School?
244 students attend Elbert-palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Elbert-palmer Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert-palmer Elementary School?
Elbert-palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elbert-palmer Elementary School offer ?
Elbert-palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elbert-palmer Elementary School part of?
Elbert-palmer Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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