Elbert-palmer Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elbert-palmer Elementary School served 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6-9%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6-9%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
77%
30%
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White
3%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elbert-palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elbert-palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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