Hartly Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Hartly Elementary School placed in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hartly Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
280 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartly Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Hartly Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
14%
18%

Black
7%
30%

White
69%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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 Hartly Elementary School's ranking?
Hartly Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Hartly Elementary School?
280 students attend Hartly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hartly Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartly Elementary School?
Hartly Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartly Elementary School offer ?
Hartly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hartly Elementary School part of?
Hartly Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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