Jones (albert H.) Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 454-2131
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jones (albert H.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jones (albert H.) Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #75 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 18% |
| Black | 53% | 30% |
| White | 15% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jones (albert H.) Elementary School is Christiana High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Delaware School For The Deaf (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gallaher (robert S.) Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Gallaher (robert S.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 547 students
1.2 miles
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464 1.2 K-5 547 - Newark Christiana High School Grades: 9-12 | 716 students
1.8 miles
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400 1.8 9-12 716 - Newark Marshall (thurgood) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 782 students
1.8 miles
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700 1.8 K-5 782 - New Castle Pleasantville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 422 students
2.0 miles
16 Pleasant Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935 2.0 K-5 422 - Newark Christina Early Education Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 313 students
2.4 miles
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720 2.4 PK 313
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