Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in DE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
18%
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Black
28%
30%
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White
28%
42%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?
470 students attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School offer ?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School part of?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Summer School Closed (Offices Open)
July 03, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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