Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Georgetown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Georgetown Elementary School serves the northern part of Georgetown, DE, covering an attendance zone of approximately 50.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edges located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Georgetown Elementary School's student population of 825 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgetown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgetown Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Golden Knight, Golden Rule
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgetown Elementary School's ranking?
Georgetown Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Georgetown Elementary School often compared to?
Georgetown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Millsboro Elementary School, North Georgetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Georgetown Elementary School?
825 students attend Georgetown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Georgetown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgetown Elementary School?
Georgetown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Georgetown Elementary School offer ?
Georgetown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgetown Elementary School part of?
Georgetown Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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