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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
77%
30%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
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 14:1.
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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